Federal Regulation
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IRS Lost 31% of Tax Auditors in DOGE Downsizing, Watchdog Finds
By Erik WassonThe departures are likely to hamper the agency’s ability to go after tax cheats.
May 02, 2025
Trump's 2026 Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatA Social Security advocate called the allocation a de facto cut to the agency.
May 02, 2025
DOL Agents Told Not to Enforce Biden-Era Indie Contractor RuleThe Financial Services Institute cheered the move.
May 02, 2025
FINRA's New Outside Activities Proposal Is AbsurdIf this rule is enacted as is, tens of thousands of reps will drop their FINRA licenses.
May 01, 2025
IRS Releases 2026 Contribution Limits for HSAsThe annual contribution limit for an individual under a high deductible health plan will be $4,400.
April 30, 2025
FINRA Seeks to Streamline Reporting Rules on Outside ActivitiesSome advisors say the rule's new framework takes away some administrative burdens and adds others.
April 29, 2025
Jeremy Siegel Sees 'Robust' Justification for Fed Rate CutsStatistics warrant two to three rate reductions by the end of 2025, the economist suggests.
April 29, 2025
How Retirement Planning Could Be Reshaped During Trump’s Second TermFrom easing fiduciary regulations to the promotion of alternative assets, there’s a lot on the table.