Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
What to Expect for Social Security in 2022
By Ginger SzalaExperts Jamie Hopkins, Marcia Mantell and Nancy Altman weigh in on what lies ahead for the retirement benefits program next year.
December 20, 2021
Manchin Outlines Tax, Policy Changes He Wants in Biden BillThe senator wants a revised bill that deeply overhauls the tax code to make it fairer and lowers the cost of more prescription drugs.
December 20, 2021
How U.S. Economy Loses After Manchin-Powell PivotsHere's what the derailing of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan, and other factors, mean for GDP growth in 2022.
December 17, 2021
Clients and the Build Back Better Tax Policy FogInformation may help, but your calming presence may help more.
December 17, 2021
Debate: Should Crypto Exchanges Be Required to Report on Customers to the IRS?Two professors discuss the increased reporting requirements on cryptocurrency "brokers" and recipients under the new infrastructure law.
December 17, 2021
9 Estate Tax Bills Introduced in 2021One measure would restore the estate tax exemptions to the 2009 thresholds: $3.5 million per individual and $7 million per married couple.
December 14, 2021
Debate: Should Congress Raise the SALT Cap?Professors Robert Bloink and William H. Byrnes discuss whether the House or Senate tax cap proposal would serve Americans better.
December 14, 2021
10 HSA Bills Introduced in 2021Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has proposed a sweeping overhaul of HSAs with his Health Savings Act of 2021.