Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
10 Top Retirement Bills Introduced in 2022
By Melanie WaddellThey affect retirement benefits for part-timers and COVID-19 emergency service workers and would tweak Social Security.
February 28, 2022
Ukraine War Means Yet More Inflation: Andy FriedmanMeanwhile, tax hikes are likely by 2023, the political analyst and former tax attorney says, offering planning tips.
February 24, 2022
SALT Alternative Takes Shape as Democrats Move Past Biden PlanThe latest state and local tax deduction bill would remove today's $10,000 cap for some taxpayers and raise the limit to $60,000 for others.
February 23, 2022
Social Security Identity Theft Bill ReintroducedUsing the internet or phone to interact with SSA is where identity theft occurs, an advocate says.
February 23, 2022
IRS Releases Long-Awaited Secure Act RMD RegsThe Secure Act, enacted in 2019, left many open questions about RMDs, Ed Slott says.
February 15, 2022
Revived Bill Would Allow Annuities as Default 401(k) InvestmentThe Lifetime Income for Employees Act builds on the Secure Act, which opened the door for more annuities in retirement plans.
February 04, 2022
New Bill Creates 2 New Types of Donor-Advised Funds; Philanthropy Group BalksLawmakers say they want to ensure more of the money stored in these tax-planning vehicles is actually put to work.
February 01, 2022
Greg Valliere's Top 6 Economic, Political Predictions for 2022 and BeyondHere's what AGF Investments' chief U.S. strategist expects for inflation, tax hikes and Biden's future priorities.