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September 25, 2024
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Could SunsetMaybe you know that. Do your clients know that?
September 18, 2024
Bill Could Throw HSA Money to the Dogs (and Cats)Two lawmakers hope to classify some pet care spending as amounts paid for medical care.
September 09, 2024
New House Bill Could Create Roth-Like HSA AlternativeThe HOPE Act would provide some tax breaks for savers who don't use high-deductible health plans.
September 06, 2024
Latest IRS Sweep of Wealthy Tax Cheats Has Recovered $172M So FarThe campaign targets high-earning taxpayers who have missed one or more tax returns since 2017.
September 06, 2024
Voters Love No Tax on Tips, But Split Over $25K Housing HelpTrump's pledge to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits was the most popular of the six economic proposals surveyed.
September 05, 2024
IRS Seeks Feedback on Saver's Match Under Secure 2.0The agency and the Treasury Department want comments on all aspects of the retirement account contributions.
September 05, 2024
Trump Vows 15% Corporate Tax, Taps Musk for Federal AuditBoth Trump and Harris are ramping up their economic messaging to court swing-state voters as well as business executives.
September 04, 2024
Trump Tax Cuts Would Cost More Than Almost All Federal Agencies"Congress is not going to pass a $10 trillion deficit-financed tax cut," said a senior fellow with the American Enterprise Institute.
August 29, 2024
Ed Slott: IRS' Cure for Conflicts Could 'Wipe Out' IRAsThe enforcement mechanism against prohibited transactions is excise taxes, which can hurt clients, Slott says.
August 28, 2024
Conflicted IRA Advice Widespread as Fiduciaries Lack Oversight, Watchdog FindsThe IRS, tasked with enforcing prohibited transaction rules through excise taxes, lacks an effective way to do so.