The news that the Senate version of the tax bill would not touch 401(k)s was welcomed across the retirement services industry -- but one expert cautions 'Were not out of the woods yet.'

Senate Republicans may be considering tapping 401(k) deferrals in the version of a tax reform bill scheduled for release, according to a statement on Democratic Senator Patrick Leahys website.

The GOP tax bill currently in committee would be a 'significant' violation of the Senate's Byrd rule, says the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

The GOP tax bill would axe the existing tax deferral of non-qualified deferred compensation packages, affecting public as well as private companies.

One 401(k) plan consultant says plan sponsors need to add Roth savings options for participants, in case Rothification reemerges during budget debates in coming years.

The GOP tax bill released today shows no changes to the ability to deduct 401(k) contributions.

Heres a list of 10 key factors that will invariably drive the tax discussion as the Ways and Means Committee marks up the tax reform bill next week.

Two veterans of tax and budget law in Congress join the growing list of those with severe reservations over a proposal that would limit deductions on 401(k) plans.