Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Senate Nears Vote on Bill to Curb Contentious Social Security Rules
By Melanie WaddellA vote could come as early as Friday afternoon on the House-passed Social Security Fairness Act.
December 17, 2024
Draft Bill Attacks Wealthy Families' Private Placement Life PoliciesSen. Ron Wyden's proposal would tax the policies and contracts as if they were ordinary investment funds.
December 16, 2024
Debate: Should the U.S. Government Create a Nationwide Retirement Savings Plan?Many workers enter retirement with little savings primarily because of sporadic coverage options during their working lives.
December 13, 2024
These Tax Policies Are Ripe for Change in 2025Professors Bloink and Byrnes dissect the realities of Trump's tax promises and some potential means of paying for them.
December 12, 2024
Senate OKs Bipartisan Bill That Might Help Older Clients With TechOlder Americans Act reauthorization passed unanimously, and President Biden has just signed a dementia data bill.
December 03, 2024
Congress May Poach Retirement Benefits to Pay for 2025 Tax Cuts"Rothification" of 401(k)s or a rollback of the RMD age extension could be on the table.
November 22, 2024
Expect Secure 3.0 and a Major Tax Bill Next YearTax cuts will likely be fast-tracked in 2025 as Secure 3.0 takes shape, a former DOL official says.
November 19, 2024
What's Next for Trump's Tax Cuts? One Wealth Advisor's TakeLetting the 2017 law expire would hike taxes “for almost everybody,” enrolled agent Dave Alison says.