Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
What to Know About the New Bill Targeting GRATs and 'Abusive Trusts'
By John ManganaroThe Getting Rid of Abusive Trusts Act is intended to make these trusts less attractive for tax avoidance.
March 13, 2024
NABIP Creates 10-Point Health Care Bill of RightsThe health agent and consultant group says that affordability should be one of the guaranteed principles.
March 13, 2024
NAIC Fills in the Annuity Suitability Passage MapThe United States is six jurisdictions away from having what could be a uniform set of annuity sales standards.
March 12, 2024
Treasury Proposes Curbs on Use of Life and Annuities in Wealth PlanningClients might have to pay ordinary income taxes and a 10% penalty on cash taken from the arrangements.
March 12, 2024
Biden Floats $2 Co-Pay Limits on Popular Drugs Under MedicareThe caps proposed in Biden's budget would apply to blood pressure and cholesterol drugs.
March 11, 2024
Biden Floats Net Investment Income Tax Hike in New BudgetThe administration hopes to squeeze $84 billion out of trusts, and a little out of private placement life insurance.
March 11, 2024
Biden's 2025 Budget Continues Fight Against Mega RothsThe proposal might limit rollovers into Roth IRAs and require some IRA holders to take big distributions.
March 11, 2024
Biden's $7.3T Budget Sets Up Tax Fight With TrumpNew services, middle-class tax breaks and price controls would be funded by higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations.