Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Experts from the Fed, Intuit and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center explored ideas for more effective ways to advance the goals of the mortgage interest deduction.
April 18 -
Some financial advisors and tax professionals with high net worth clients could find big advantages before the expiration of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
April 15 -
The high court heard arguments in a case about a commonly used succession planning tool for closely held businesses that may affect advisors' clients.
April 5 -
President Biden wants the wealthy to "pay their fair share." Ex-President Trump calls for "the biggest tax cuts." But labeling people as rich creates massive policy challenges.
March 15 -
Planners who recommend the increasingly popular charitable vehicles could face penalties for what's currently a pretty common practice in the industry, experts say.
February 26 -
The 20% deduction for the qualified income of pass-through entities has strong supporters and critics. Here's how tax experts say it could play out if made permanent.
February 23 -
A provision paying for breaks for parents and business owners has earned widespread praise, but an expert says financial advisors should be on alert.
February 9 -
Here's a breakdown of the most important proposals and debates circulating in policy circles ahead of this year's election and a big Supreme Court decision.
January 4 -
The arguments in Moore v. U.S. carry major potential implications, but these 14 excerpts suggest SCOTUS will deliver a less sweeping decision next year.
December 28 -
Moore v. U.S. could "basically get rid of, I don't know, a third of the tax code," former House Speaker Paul Ryan has said.
December 4 -
Whether a qualified, disclaimer or adverse opinion is given depends on the nature and scale of the problem, and some states had lots of problems.
October 11 -
Isn't it reasonable to expect that state governments' financial reporting have full accountability and thus, receive clean audit reports? Often, they do not.
May 9 -
In the mayoral runoff, Chicago elected Brandon Johnson, a progressive who plans to raise taxes on major corporations to boost the city's revenue.
April 5 -
Billions of dollars available — through subsidies and tax credits — to promote the production and purchase of electric vehicles.
April 3 -
Proposed guidance aims to reduce U.S. reliance on China for batteries and minerals.
March 31 -
The Biden administration's requirements for electric vehicle tax credits will reduce the number of models eligible for incentives until tens of billions of new investment in U.S. manufacturing by automakers and suppliers kick in.
March 31 -
Long-awaited proposed guidance gives details on the new tax credits for electric vehicles under the Inflation Reduction Act.
March 31 -
Balances in rainy-day funds hit all-time highs in 37 states by the end of the 2022 fiscal year. That's the biggest tally in over two decades.
March 20 -
SECURE 2.0 fueled an expansion of the 'Cadillac' of nest eggs. Here's what you need to know.
January 10 -
Governor Greg Abbott plans to devote a major piece of the state's budget surplus to cutting property taxes.
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