Finance, investment and tax-related legislation

Experts and leading practitioners are looking at ways to mitigate the possible affect of the legislation from a tax perspective.

Congress introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at changing the estimated tax payment deadlines to a uniform, quarterly schedule.

Uncertainty around coming tax changes and the coronavirus pandemic are making it harder for tax pros to plan.

Regardless of who wins the White House, the scope for tax legislation in the near term will be limited.

The legislation would encourage saving earlier by enrolling employees automatically in their company’s 401(k) plan, whenever a new plan is created.

Relief comes as a result of the short notice firms were originally given to comply with the Secure Act, the agency says.

Planners' fears of violating privacy stops them from taking action. If implemented, a new model act might help.

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

The midterm elections virtually eliminate the chance that progress will be made on financial services legislation.

Thought we were done with the tax overhaul? Think again.