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Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Secure Act 2.0 Is Popular, but Not Perfect, Retirement Experts Say
By Melanie WaddellA politically diverse array of retirement wonks testified in Congress about provisions they wish the bill had, or didn't have.
June 22, 2021
5 Planning Strategies to Use if Biden Repeals Stepped-Up BasisSuch a move would reverse "a century of tax law" and have "far-reaching ramifications," says tax expert Andy Friedman.
June 09, 2021
New Senate Retirement Bills Aim to Raise RMD Age, IRA Contribution LimitsBills give workers "more control over their own retirement savings," Sen. Kennedy said.
June 01, 2021
2 Tax Surprises Revealed in Biden's BudgetBiden's proposal to eliminate the step-up in basis at death went further than expected, Andy Friedman says.
June 01, 2021
Bill Would Allow Penalty-Free Withdrawals from 401(k)s, IRAsThe Enhancing Emergency and Retirement Savings Act of 2021 would allow one distribution per calendar year.
June 01, 2021
Biden Budget Battle Complicates Secure Act 2.0 TimingPresident Joe Biden's just-released budget could affect which parts of the retirement bill ultimately survive, attorney Brad Campbell says.
May 28, 2021
Biden Plan Fails to Address U.S. Fiscal Woes, Budget Group SaysBiden's plan would lead to "record" debts now but would improve the long-term budget outlook, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
May 28, 2021
Biden Budget Calls for Retroactive Capital Gains Tax HikeIt aims to roll back most Trump tax cuts to pay for spending increases on health care, climate change and other priorities.