Pursuits
Capping Top Earners’ 401(k) Benefit Seen as Cost Cutter
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Pressure is growing to change incentives for retirement savings as U.S. lawmakers look for revenue, and top earners may pay the price.
The budget challenges confronting the federal government are leading to scrutiny of tax-advantaged savings accounts such as 401(k)s because they’re among the costliest tax breaks. A Brookings Institution report scheduled for release tomorrow will add to research that recommends curtailing the benefits for top earners to boost U.S. coffers.