Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
How U.S. Economy Loses After Manchin-Powell Pivots
By Rich Miller and Mike DorningHere's what the derailing of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan, and other factors, mean for GDP growth in 2022.
December 06, 2021
Schumer Aims to Push Biden Economic Bill Through Before HolidayAll Senate Democrats have yet to sign onto the $2 trillion package now under discussion, including Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
November 23, 2021
2021 News of the YearWe review the major developments affecting financial advisors — from Wall Street to Washington — over the past 12 months.
November 22, 2021
Steve Scanlon: Mind the Market HeadwindsThe head of Equitable's individual retirement unit says he expects inflation to be a real predator.
November 19, 2021
How Advisors Can Keep Up With Tax Changes: Jeff LevineThe CPA and planner is widely followed for his breakdowns of crucial tax and retirement legislation. He told us how he does it.
November 16, 2021
Debate: Should High Earners Pay More Social Security Taxes?Two professors debate whether collecting payroll taxes on income above $400,000 is the best way to shore up Social Security.
November 15, 2021
This Tax Break Can Save Ultra-Wealthy Clients MillionsThe qualified small-business stock capital gains exclusion can help founders and early-stage employees avoid taxes.
November 04, 2021
Backdoor Roth Lockdown Plan Is Back; Here's What Advisors Should Do Next: Ed SlottUnder the Democrats' revised plan, the backdoor Roth curbs wouldn't take effect until 2029.