Ways and Means Committee

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  FPA’s Man in Washington Speaks of Planner Group’s Priorities

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  May 9, 2013

  At FPA Retreat 2013, Daniel Penchina voices optimism on SEC user fee legislation; vows more help for state FPA associations.

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  Energy MLPs & Taxes: Under Scrutiny, but Still Churning Out Returns

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  March 26, 2013

  Legislators continue to zero in on partnerships, though most energy firms seem likely to avoid major impact, experts say.

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  Obama’s Effort to Limit Charitable Deductions Faces House Pushback

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  March 21, 2013

  The Senate’s budget seeks to limit the amount by which affluent taxpayers can itemize deductions, including charitable donations. But the plan is unlikely to go far in the House.

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  Congress Starts Work on Tax Code Reform

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  March 15, 2013

  While skepticism remains, committees in both houses start high-profile work on reform.

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  After Election, All Eyes Will Be on Lame-Duck Session

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 23, 2012

  With the presidential election closing in, political pundits have been weighing in on which issues Congress must tackle during what political analyst Andy Friedman called “the mother of all lame-duck sessions.”

• A Securities Transaction Tax Will Hurt Advisors and Clients

  By Dale Brown, Financial Services Institute  |  October 4, 2012

  Yes, limiting market volatility and increasing government revenue are worthy goals, but legislation imposing a securities transaction tax is the wrong way to reach those goals.

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  Lawmakers Grapple With Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  September 21, 2012

  As Congress tackles broad tax reform, where to set the rates on capital gains will be the most controversial and complex issue lawmakers must tackle.

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  7 U.S. Presidents Who Flopped Financially

  By Dan Berman, AdvisorOne  |  September 6, 2012

  Becoming president doesn’t mean you’re as successful with your money as with your career. AdvisorOne spotlights seven who flopped financially.

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  Next Up in Tax Reform Debate: Capital Gains

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 22, 2012

  Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus and House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp plan to hold a joint hearing Thursday to review the tax treatment of capital gains in the context of comprehensive tax reform.

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  Senate Finance’s Baucus: U.S. Headed Toward Fiscal Crisis Like Europe

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 11, 2012

  Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., said Monday that any tax reform plan “must be developed with a sound budget in mind that reduces deficits and debt.”