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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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Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities

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2022 has been a busy year for most people. As this year is rushing toward the end, it is important ensure that you have taken advantage of the planning options available to you. Income Tax Planning Opportunities- The first...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Does a Qualified Charitable Distribution Make Sense This Year?

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A unique provision in the tax code allows certain transfers, made directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charitable organization, to avoid taxation. Although this benefit of a qualified charitable distribution (QCD)...more

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Tax Relief to Help Weather the Storm of COVID-19

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As the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our personal, financial and business lives, the government has responded with legislative and administrative relief.  This is a high-level summary of some of the enacted measures...more

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Key Tax Provisions Affecting Businesses Contained in the CARES Act

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The economic aid and recovery bill that has been the subject of heated debate within Congress and much coverage in the news media was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The new law, known as the...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Nonprofits Take on the COVID-19 Crisis: Enhanced Deductibility Benefit for Large Cash Gifts to Charity and for Non-Itemizers

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The newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (commonly known as the “CARES Act”) includes provisions designed to encourage charitable contributions of cash, by allowing individual donors to charities...more

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Practical Insights on Tax Reform: Impact on Exempt Organizations

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On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law legislation, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), which is the most extensive overhaul of the United States Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) in 30 years. In...more

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Viewpoint: Alabamians get another reason to fund tax-credit scholarships

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With the Dec. 22 enactment of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, many Alabamians and companies doing business in our state should see a reduction in their 2018 federal income tax bills but, somewhat surprisingly, an increase...more

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Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that Impact Individual Taxpayers for Non-Business Items

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes substantial changes to the income taxes of individuals. The Act's individual changes noted in the attached chart generally expire on January 1, 2026, and the speculation will...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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Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Agriculture 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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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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Historic Estate Planning Opportunities from Tax Reform

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, providing extraordinary estate planning opportunities, was signed into law by the President on December 22, 2017. The new Act allows for a great opportunity to take advantage of increased...more

Burr & Forman

2017 Year-End Tax Planning in Light of Tax Reform

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What a week for U.S. tax law! Last Friday, three days before the deadline he had set for himself and Congress, President Donald Trump put his signature to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA” or the “Act”), which enacts...more

Perkins Coie

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Year- End Planning for Individuals

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On December 22, 2017, the tax reform bill, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Act), was signed into law, bringing sweeping changes to the U.S. Tax Code. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2018....more

Goulston & Storrs PC

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

Blank Rome LLP

2017 Tax Planning: Accelerate Deductible Expenses Before Year End

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Blank Rome’s “2017 New Tax Law – Client Alert” is a special series on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and related changes to the tax code. In the series, Blank Rome’s lawyers share their analysis of different provisions in the Bill...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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Just-Passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Will Significantly Impact Higher Education

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House and Senate Republicans passed a comprehensive tax reform bill on December 20, 2017 that makes sweeping changes throughout the Internal Revenue Code affecting many educational institutions, as well as most individuals...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Year-End Tax Planning Tips

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If Congress is successful in lowering tax rates for at least some taxpayers in 2018, there are several year-end taxing-saving tips to consider prior to December 31st....more

Lewitt Hackman

The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act: Trust & Estate Planning Considerations

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This week was supposed to be the week Republicans passed a tax bill. It’s unclear what exactly will happen in the immediate future, or if we’ll have to wait for the New Year to see any type of tax reform. If or when we do get...more

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New Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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House Republican Tax Bill Imposes Excise Tax on Wealthy Private Universities and Excess Compensation of Highly Paid Employees; Subjects State Pension Plans to UBTI Rules - On Thursday, November 2, House Republicans led by...more

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House Releases Tax Bill: Talking Points and Takeaways

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On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee released the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (H.R. 1). Key elements include reducing the tax rate on corporations to 20%, and reducing the tax rate paid on income earned by...more

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House Republicans Release (Simplified?) Tax Reform Bill

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The House Republican’s tax reform bill – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – was released today. This bill is 429 pages (this is simplifying?) and provides for extensive tax reform....more

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Estate Planning NOW: Preparing for a New Government

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It’s impossible to predict what any future president will do, or what Congress will approve. But in light of comments president-elect Donald J. Trump made on the campaign trail, and given that Grand Old Party members will...more

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Obama Signs PATH, Making IRA Charitable Rollovers Permanent

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The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH) was signed into law by President Obama on December 18, 2015. PATH provides permanent extensions of certain tax benefits for individuals that have long been temporary,...more

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