Federal Regulation
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The end of DOMA: Married in the eyes of the IRS
By Robert BloinkDOMA's demise will bring a lot of changes, especially when it comes to taxes.
June 27, 2013
Taxes and the End of DOMA: Married in the Eyes of the IRSThe Supreme Court ruling represents a big win (tax-wise) for same-sex couples. High income same-sex clients, however, need to be prepared for the reality that their tax bills might be going up this year.
June 26, 2013
High Court Bolsters Gay Marriage, but Financial Planning Hurdles RemainWhile financial planning for same-sex married couples just got easier with the Supreme Courts overturning of the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, advisors and attorneys say lots of same-sex financial planning issues remain unresolved.
June 26, 2013
Court Upholds CFTC Commodity Pool Rule; Rejects ICI AppealA federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld new CFTC rules that will require many investment companies to register as commodity pools.
June 25, 2013
New fiduciary rules remain elusiveLong-awaited revisions of the Department of Labors fiduciary rules remain months away.
June 25, 2013
SEC Comments Muddy the Waters in Fiduciary Standard DebateThe debate over the fiduciary standard that will become applicable to many financial professionals may be coming to a head.
June 24, 2013
Head of SEC’s Municipal Securities, Public Pensions Unit ResignsThe SEC announced Friday that Elaine Greenberg is leaving the SEC after 25 years to join the private sector.
June 21, 2013
Senate Banking to Hold Confirmation Hearing for New SEC CommissionersThe Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing Monday for President Obamas SEC nominees, Kara Stein and Michael Piwowar.