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The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 is a United States federal statue enacted in 2012 to address certain aspects of the so-called Fiscal Cliff, i.e. certain mandatory tax increases and budget cuts set to... more +
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 is a United States federal statue enacted in 2012 to address certain aspects of the so-called Fiscal Cliff, i.e. certain mandatory tax increases and budget cuts set to take effect at the beginning of 2013.  ATRA extends certain tax cuts, modifies the estate tax and tax rates on income.  The Act also provides for certain Medicare, unemployment and farm payments. less -
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Understanding the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

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The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law on January 2, 2013. The Act permanently extends many of the Bush-era tax cuts, while increasing tax rates for higher income taxpayers. Below is a brief summary of...more

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Congress Approves The American Taxpayer Relief Act Of 2012, Preventing "Fiscal Cliff"

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After much contention,Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, and President Obama signed the legislation on January 2, 2013. The Act avoids automatic sunset provisions that were scheduled to take effect...more

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Estate Planning After the Fiscal Cliff Deal

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Now that a deal averting the fiscal cliff has finally been reached, many of the tax and planning issues that have been mired in uncertainty for the past two years (and even longer in some cases) may be resolved. Numerous tax...more

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American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012: Tax Implications for U.S. Taxpayers Living Abroad

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Although the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“Fiscal Cliff Legislation”) passed last week does not contain any sweeping changes targeted at U.S. taxpayers living abroad, a number of provisions are relevant to such U.S....more

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Washington Insight - Special Edition: Congress Steps Away From Fiscal Cliff

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For months in Washington, and beyond, attention has been focused on the "fiscal cliff" -- the combination of the expiration of the Bush tax cuts and the looming budget cuts referred to as "sequestration." Negotiations led by...more

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American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Approved by Congress and Signed by the President

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Summary - President Obama on January 2, 2013 signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”). The Act extends certain tax rates, tax credits, and other provisions previously enacted by other tax...more

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New Tax Act's Impact on Planning for Charitable Donations

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New Year's Day brought new tax legislation passed by Congress, called the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the "Act"), which President Obama has signed into law. The Act has made some important changes to the tax law...more

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