Benefits July 20, 2026
New bipartisan legislation introduced last week by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and a handful of other lawmakers looks to force congressional action before massive Social Security cuts hit within seven years.
Payroll July 17, 2026
U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced legislation on Thursday that would waive the standard 10% retirement account early withdrawal penalty for Americans seeking fertility treatment.
Taxes June 22, 2026
Newly released text offers details on legislation from progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for the federal government to take a 50% share in leading artificial intelligence companies.
Taxes June 5, 2026
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith has made establishing a framework for the taxation of digital assets a top priority for the committee, even as the Senate toils to pass market structure legislation.
Taxes June 3, 2026
North Carolina lawmakers on Tuesday proposed implementing a 50% excise tax on pornography or other “prurient material” to fund efforts to stop human trafficking and domestic violence.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., is co-authoring bipartisan legislation to provide two years of federal income tax forgiveness for families of fallen first responders.
Taxes May 12, 2026
The Trump administration's support of a temporary federal gas tax suspension has spurred legislative proposals, including one from Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.
Accounting Standards May 5, 2026
To address growing demand for clarity and consistency in stablecoin reporting, the AICPA released the 2025 Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting in two parts.
Taxes May 4, 2026
New legislation from Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) targets a legal loophole that lets the wealthiest Americans avoid paying taxes on money they pass down to their heirs.
Benefits April 30, 2026
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Taxes April 30, 2026
The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Greg Steube (R-FL), would permit victims to claim disaster-related personal casualty losses without having to itemize deductions through Jan. 1.
Taxes April 29, 2026
Introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), the SEED Act would allow early childhood educators to take a tax deduction for classroom supplies, educational materials and professional development opportunities.