Federal Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on regulatory developments affecting financial advisors and the stock market and trading, including news about the SEC, DOL, IRS and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
IRS Might Issue ACO Guidance
By Allison BellThe Internal Revenue Service is asking whether it needs to issue new guidance to help tax-exempt health care organizations participate in the new Medicare Shared Savings Program accountable care organization initiative.
March 31, 2011
CBO: FIO to Cost $2 Million per YearFunding the new Federal Insurance Office should cost less than $20 million over the 10-year funding period starting in 2011, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
March 31, 2011
NAIC CEO on ComFrame: Supervision Matters More Than RegulationHaving carefully written insurer solvency rules is important, but good regulations are no substitute for vigilant supervision of insurers and other financial services companies.
March 30, 2011
IRS Releases W-2 Group Health GuidelinesMost employers that send out more than 250 W-2 wage tax withholding forms in 2012 will have to provide information about how much they spend on the employees' group health coverage.
March 30, 2011
IRS Tells Foreign Financial Account Holders They Must FileEven if there is ‘no taxable income,’ holders may have to file; no extensions to June 30 deadline.
March 30, 2011
IRS Launches a Lenient Lien Program for Small BusinessesIf you have small business clients struggling with back taxes and/or tax liens, the IRS is offering ways to reduce their burden.
March 29, 2011
IRS Releases W-2 Group Health GuidelinesMost employers that send out more than 250 W-2 wage tax withholding forms in 2012 will have to provide information about how much they spend on the employees' group health coverage.
March 29, 2011
Financial Planning Coalition Tells Congress to Support Fiduciary DutyCoalition also wants Congress to fund the SEC so it can fulfill its responsibilities.