Tax Reform
Learn about the latest tax reform developments and their potential impact on your clients' income, portfolios and financial plans more broadly.
Treasury Dept. to Host Conference on Freddie and Fannie
By Danielle AndrusIn a possible bid to blunt partisan criticism over the exclusion of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in the recently passed financial reform bill, the Obama Administration will host a conference to address Fannie and Freddie's future.
July 19, 2010
Senators Lincoln, Kyl Float Estate Tax Reduction ProposalSenators Blanche Lincoln (D-Arkansas) and Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) introduced July 14 a proposal to permanently reform the federal estate tax.
July 16, 2010
Baucus Kicks Off Tax Talks in Senate HearingDiscussion begins on what to do with expiring Bush-era tax cuts.
July 15, 2010
At SIFMA Summit, CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler Is Ready to Go on ReformBefore the Senate passed the landmark financial services reform bill Thursday afternoon, Commodities Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler spoke to a packed auditorium at the SIFMA Regulatory Reform Summit in New York.
July 14, 2010
Senate Vote on Financial Reform Bill Likely Thursday, Reid SaysThe Senate is hopeful that it can render a final vote on the financial services reform bill on Thursday, July 15, and then send it to President Obama for his signature.
July 13, 2010
For Financial Reform Bill, All Signs Point to Senate Passage This WeekHaving garnered key "yes" votes from three Republican Senators, Democratic leaders said Tuesday, July 13, they were confident the financial services reform bill would be passed by the Senate this week, and then sent to President Obama for his signature.
July 02, 2010
Financial Reform Bill: Sen. Cantwell Switches to 'Yes' VoteRepublican Senators Brown, Grassley, Snowe, and Collins still undecided.
July 01, 2010
House Passes Financial Reform Bill; Congress to Break for Byrd FuneralThe House of Representatives on Wednesday night, June 30, passed the financial services reform bill in a 237 to 192 vote, largely along party lines.