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The Alternative Minimum Tax is an aspect of the United States federal tax code that seeks to capture a minimum level of revenue from all taxpayers and to ensure that some earners are not escaping tax liability... more +
The Alternative Minimum Tax is an aspect of the United States federal tax code that seeks to capture a minimum level of revenue from all taxpayers and to ensure that some earners are not escaping tax liability through certain tax breaks or deductions.  Liability under the AMT is calculated by adding certain deductions back into an individual's adjusted gross income, subtracting the AMT exemption and then, paying a percentage of the remaining figure. less -
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An Electing Real Property Trade or Business can Revoke its Election on Account of the Change to Qualified Improvement Property...

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On April 10, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Revenue Procedure 2020-22 (the “Revenue Procedure”), which (1) permits an “electing real property trade or business” that elected not to be subject to the...more

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The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Fundamental Changes to Business Taxation

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Signed into law December 22, 2017, the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" represents the most comprehensive reform to the U.S. federal tax code in a generation. The Act's most notable provisions include significant reductions in both...more

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Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Transportation, Ports and Maritime Industry?

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

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Tax Reform: Sweeping Changes To Federal Tax Law And The Impact On Businesses And Individuals

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On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law what is commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the "Act"). The Act makes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and affects a broad...more

Burr & Forman

The “Real Dirt” Tax Reform and the Real Estate Industry

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Just prior to 2017 year end, Congress passed tax legislation that legislators and tax pundits alike describe as the most significant overhaul of the Internal Revenue Code since the 1986 Tax Act] championed by President Ronald...more

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Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Real Estate and Construction Industry?

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

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Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Technology Industry?

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

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New Tax Changes: The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Act”) (P.L. 115-97) signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017 and effective for tax years starting January 1, 2018 reflects a compromise between the House and Senate Bills as...more

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Analysis of Key Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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As we are sure you know, H.R. 1, informally known as the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, became law on December 22, 2017. This new law will impact almost all taxpayers. Ballard Spahr's Tax Group has prepared a detailed summary of...more

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Tax Reform Advisory: Real Estate Industry

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On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law H.R. 1, informally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”). The Act will have a significant impact on many sectors of the economy including the real estate sector....more

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Tax Reform

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On Dec. 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law tax reform legislation (“the Act”) that will have wide-reaching impact across all sectors of the economy. This Client Alert summarizes the following changes to the Internal...more

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2017 Tax Act’s Impact on Real Estate Companies and Their Owners

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On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump signed into law the 2017 Tax Act, “An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018” (H.R. 1). This...more

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Summary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

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Tax Reform Advisory: Corporate and General Business Provisions

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On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law H.R. 1, informally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), implementing sweeping changes to the United States tax regimes generally applicable to businesses. ...more

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International Provisions in U.S. Tax Reform - A Closer Look

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On December 15, the U.S. Congress issued its final version of tax reform via the Conference Report Bill (the “Bill”), which was passed by both Houses of Congress. The Bill represents a compromise of two prior tax reform ...more

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Tax Reform Advisory: International Provisions

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On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law H.R. 1, informally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), implementing sweeping changes to the United States tax regimes generally applicable to businesses. ...more

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Sweeping U.S. Tax Bill Signed Into Law

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The provisions of the new tax law – almost all of which go into effect on January 1, 2018 – represent the most significant revisions to the U.S. tax code that have occurred in 30 years. The Act makes sweeping and major...more

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President Signs New Tax Law: The Return of Corporations for Small Businesses?

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President Trump signed into law a major overhaul of the US tax system. The corporate tax rates have changed from a system of graduated tax rates up to 35% to a flat tax on corporate profits of 21%. The alternative minimum tax...more

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Private Client & Trust Tax Reform Advisory

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On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law H.R. 1, informally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), implementing sweeping changes to United States income tax regimes for individuals and businesses and...more

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Tax Reform Law’s Impact on Businesses and Their Owners

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On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump signed into law the tax reform bill, “An Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018” (H.R. 1). This...more

Baker Donelson

Congress Passes GOP Tax Overhaul Legislation

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Congress has now approved the final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) on a party-line vote (51-48 Senate, 224-201 House), sending the GOP tax overhaul to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. The...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

The Final Tax Bill: A Thoughtful Analysis

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Earlier yesterday, both the House and the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the final bill). With the signature of President Donald J. Trump, it will become law. The tax legislation represents the biggest...more

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Planning for Tax Reform: Steps to Take Before the End of 2017 (Update)

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Congress has just passed the most significant tax reform legislation since 1986. It is expected that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) will be signed into law either in late 2017 or early 2018, depending on resolution of...more

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Tax Bill Passes in Congress, Off to President Trump for Signature

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Congress has passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and President Trump is expected to sign it almost immediately. ...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: Analysis of the Final Tax Reform Bill

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On December 15, 2017, the Conference Committee released the final legislative text of HR 1, entitled "An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year...more

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