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Treasury Issues Regulations Limiting Tax Credits; Bank of America Fined $1.2 Billion

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated oct 14

The latest in this situation

  1. IRS CEO Bisignano comments as Treasury and IRS issue proposed fraud regulations.
  2. Congress advanced legislation for data sharing to support SSA fraud prevention efforts.
  3. Officials discussed fraud issues with community bankers in Minneapolis.

How it started

115 reports, 11 independent, last reported Fri 00:00. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The U.S. Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations that will limit eligibility for Premium Tax Credits to U.S. citizens starting in 2027, aiming to close tax code loopholes. Separately, the Department of the Treasury penalized Bank of America $1.2 billion after the bank failed to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions and maintain compliant anti-money-laundering programs. Furthermore, the Treasury blocked $175 million in federal payments to deceased recipients in fiscal year 2026.

From accountingtoday.com, cnbc.com, zerohedge.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

These actions signal a tightening of federal oversight regarding fraud and financial compliance. The proposed rules directly affect how health subsidies are distributed, while the penalties against Bank of America highlight increased regulatory scrutiny on financial institutions' anti-money-laundering practices. The expansion of the Treasury's payment verification process also tightens controls on government spending.

From accountingtoday.com, cnbc.com, zerohedge.com

Who's involved

  • Scott BessentU.S. Secretary of the Treasury, who issued the proposed fraud regulations and announced the penalties.
  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, whose administration is driving the crackdown on fraud and corruption.
  • Bureau of the Fiscal ServiceUnited States federal agency responsible for implementing the payment integrity and fraud prevention efforts.
  • CongressCongress, which advanced legislation to support Social Security fraud prevention.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. IRS CEO Bisignano comments as Treasury and IRS issue proposed fraud regulations.1 source
  2. Congress advanced legislation for data sharing to support SSA fraud prevention efforts.1 source
  3. Treasury combats fraud costing Minnesota billions, specifically targeting the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.Sub-event
  4. Treasury addresses payment system integrity and launches a fraud crackdown.1 source

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