Taxing Dynastic Wealth

Jeff shares his thoughts on the recently introduced Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act. It’s the latest attempt by Democrats to tax wealth. In this case, dynastic wealth.

Taxing Dynastic Wealth2026-05-20T18:29:41+00:00

Healthcare dilemma stymies DC

In his speech to the American Academy of Actuaries, Jeff shared his thoughts on the challenges DC faces with the looming expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits and the possible directions negotiations might take.

Healthcare dilemma stymies DC2025-11-25T18:42:58+00:00

Jeff Comments on the Proposed RETIREE FIRST Act

Should the RETIREE FIRST Act pass, more of your Social Security would be tax-free. This provision could be a fallback provision should tax-free Social Security not make it into the GOP tax bill expected later this year.

Jeff Comments on the Proposed RETIREE FIRST Act2025-04-02T15:34:57+00:00

Estate tax reduction?

Jeff comments for @thinkadvisor regarding the bill to halve wealth transfer taxes.

Estate tax reduction?2025-02-24T19:40:23+00:00

The perfect fiscal policy storm of 2025

What advisors and investors need to know about 2025. Jeff shares his thoughts on the “perfect fiscal policy storm” looming next year.

The perfect fiscal policy storm of 20252024-10-24T23:22:55+00:00

Advisor Campaign Donors Tilt Toward Trump

Putting your money where your mouth is… Jeff comments for a WealthManagement.com article on how financial advisors are contributing to the 2024 POTUS campaigns.

Advisor Campaign Donors Tilt Toward Trump2024-10-08T16:00:28+00:00

IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Dodging Asset Shifts

Jeff comments on IRS’s crackdown on basis-shifting. Basis-shifting strictly to avoid taxation and re-depreciation is not allowed, and the IRS is looking for it after discovering significant abuse while auditing partnerships.

IRS to Crack Down on Tax-Dodging Asset Shifts2024-06-20T15:47:41+00:00

New Bill Halves Estate Tax

House member Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, outlines his plan for estate tax reform. Jeff offers his perspective to ThinkAdvisor.

New Bill Halves Estate Tax2024-05-02T16:26:44+00:00

House Panel Advances Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation

The House Ways and Means Committee passed by a 40-3 vote Friday new bipartisan legislation, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, which includes 100% bonus depreciation as well as research and development expensing and also expands the Child Tax Credit. The bill now moves to the House floor.

House Panel Advances Tax Bill With 100% Bonus Depreciation2024-01-23T19:27:57+00:00

Dems’ revive billionaire tax proposal

Jeff comments for ThinkAdvisor on the revived proposal to tax billionaires and filers earning over $100 million annually. There is no chance of passing in this legislative cycle. The Supreme Court and the 2024 election outcomes will decide its fate.

Dems’ revive billionaire tax proposal2023-11-30T21:42:24+00:00

SECURE Act 2.0 included in Omnibus

Jeff comments for ThinkAdvisor re the inclusion of some interesting planning opportunities for advisors & clients in SECURE Act 2.0

SECURE Act 2.0 included in Omnibus2022-12-21T16:03:19+00:00

A Laid-Back Summer in Washington? What to Watch For

Summer is a time to kick back and put the year’s bustle on hold. But summer inactivity doesn’t bode well in Washington when there are deadlines to meet and matters to address. As the summer commences, two percolating issues should hold investors’ attention. This white paper discusses those issues and their likely market effects.

A Laid-Back Summer in Washington? What to Watch For2019-08-30T17:53:51+00:00

Human Capital

Andy considers how the resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta could affect the fiduciary rule.

Human Capital2019-07-18T17:09:05+00:00

Why A Wealth Tax Has No Chance

Speaking at the Investment & Wealth Institute's annual Investment Advisor conference, Andy Friedman discusses the future direction of tax rates and why it would be difficult to implement an annual tax on wealth.

Why A Wealth Tax Has No Chance2019-02-13T21:09:32+00:00

Maxine Waters to Keep ‘Watchful Eye’ on Regulators

Andy Friedman discusses the matters Maxine Waters will investigate as the new Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, and the likely market effects of the investigations.

Maxine Waters to Keep ‘Watchful Eye’ on Regulators2019-01-24T13:12:38+00:00

GOP Releases Final Tax Cut Bill

Legislators ‘kept virtually the entire corporate cut and made sure it starts next year,’ says Andy Friedman of The Washington Update

GOP Releases Final Tax Cut Bill2017-12-19T13:27:15+00:00
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