The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) made substantial changes to the Tax Code of 1986 by reducing tax rates and “simplifying” tax compliance for many by significantly increasing the standard deduction and eliminating...more
Here are the changes from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) that will impact “most” Individuals when they prepare their 2018 Tax Returns in 2019...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December 2017, is the most significant change to the U.S. Tax Code since 1986 and dramatically alters the tax landscape for individuals. A number of changes take effect this year, while...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) creates the need for tax planning with respect to several major life-changing activities individuals may encounter, including marriage, divorce, home ownership, casualty losses, medical...more
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
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
Lots of electronic ink has been spilled this week on winners and losers coming out of the Tax Reform Act passed on December 20. Much of this is fairly speculative but some is simply common sense....more
The overhaul of the Internal Revenue Code was passed by Congress on December 21, 2017 and signed into law by the President. Many changes become effective January 1, 2018. Although 2017 is almost over, the following are some...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. With respect to financing transactions, the relevant changes include the following:...more
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
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
H.R. 1, better known as The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”), passed both the House and Senate earlier this week and was signed by President Trump. Most of the relevant provisions of the Act will be effective for tax...more
On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, the legislation previously known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”) passed the United States House and Senate. At this juncture, it appears President Trump will sign the Act into law...more
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
With the affirmative vote in the House today, both Houses of Congress have now passed a final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, clearing the legislation for President Trump’s signature. President Trump is widely expected...more
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
The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” has passed both chambers of Congress and is expected to be signed by President Trump soon. Details of the final agreement among House and Senate Republicans include rate cuts for “C” corporations,...more
The U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives have just passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act"). President Trump is expected to sign the bill into law later this week. Once enacted, the Act will be the most...more
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
On Friday, December 15, Republican House and Senate negotiators announced they had come to an agreement on a final tax bill that they expect to vote on this week and that may potentially be signed into law by President Trump...more
Details of a final agreement among House and Senate Republicans emerged last week -- including rate cuts for “C” corporations, individuals and pass-through businesses. Here’s a summary of what the conferees have agreed to,...more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 1. Cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity preparedness is essential in 2018 as the risk of, and associated adverse impact of, breaches continue to rise. The past year redefined the upward bounds of the...more
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