Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Democrats Drop Carried Interest, Paving Way for Tax Vote
By Erik Wasson and Laura DavisonBut lawmakers will add a new 1% excise tax on stock buybacks, while altering a 15% minimum tax on corporations.
August 04, 2022
Schumer-Manchin Tax Bill Is in Peril: ValliereHowever, Schumer said Thursday afternoon that the Senate will vote "soon" on the Inflation Reduction Act.
August 02, 2022
Lawmakers Renew Push for Social Security 2100 Bill PassageRep. John Larson says markup and a vote on the bill could come after the August recess.
August 01, 2022
Manchin-Schumer Deal Has a New HurdlePrivate equity firms are pushing to strike language that suggests carried interest be taxed at a higher rate.
July 28, 2022
House Financial Services Committee OKs Annuity BillH.R. 4865 could create a simpler registration process for registered index-linked annuities.
July 28, 2022
3 Senators Challenge Fidelity's 'Immensely Troubling' 401(k) Bitcoin PlanBitcoin fans say the senators are on the wrong side of history.
July 28, 2022
Rich Wall Streeters Face Shock Tax Hike While Rest of Wealthy EscapeSenator Joe Manchin supports ending the carried interest tax break and increasing IRS audits but has rejected raising the $10,000 SALT deduction.
July 28, 2022
New Tax Deal Is a Bill the Markets 'Can Live With': Valliere"No one in Washington — including us — saw this coming," said Greg Valliere, chief U.S. Policy Strategist for AGF Investments.