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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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American Taxpayer Relief Act Affects Mass Transit Benefits and Other Employee Benefits

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On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ("ATRA") into law. ATRA, adopted as an alternative to stepping over the "fiscal cliff," preserves most of the Bush-era tax cuts and...more

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The Fiscal Cliff Deal - What does it mean for you and your business?

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In the early morning hours of January 1, 2013, the Senate approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”) by a vote of 89-8. Less than 24 hours later, the House of Representatives also approved the Act by a vote...more

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Fiscal Cliff Legislation - Employee Benefits and Compensation Provisions of Interest

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Earlier this month we notified you that that under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012—i.e., the “fiscal cliff legislation”—Congress extended the ability of employers to pay or reimburse an employee on a tax-free basis...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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Recent tax law changes of 2013

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On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 into law. Summarized below are highlights of those and other changes to Federal tax laws affecting income, payroll, gift and estate, and...more

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How Will the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Affect You - Details of Legislation passed by Congress to Avoid Fiscal Cliff

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On January 2, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, H.R. 8 (ATRA), preserving many of the key tax provisions passed during the George W. Bush presidency, which were scheduled to...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

King & Spalding

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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A Soft Landing From The Fiscal Cliff For Employee Benefits

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Well, Congress in the season of giving has provided plan sponsors and participants with multiple beneficial opportunities to start 2013. Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), also known as the...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

New Year's Day Federal Tax Legislation

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On January 1, 2013, the House and Senate approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8, as amended by the Senate) (the "2012 Tax Relief Act"). The 2012 Tax Relief Act, signed into law by President Obama on...more

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Fiscal Cliff Tax Changes

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On New Year’s Day 2013, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” (the Act) was enacted to avoid the impact of automatic “fiscal cliff” tax increases. The Act, effective January 1, 2013, retains and makes permanent the...more

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The Permanent (For Now) Fiscal Cliff Compromise of 2012

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In dramatic fashion, Congress adopted its New Year’s tax resolutions just in time to save us from falling off the cliff. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) passed the Senate in the wee hours of New Year’s...more

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President Obama Signs "Fiscal Cliff" Legislation into Law

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As you likely have heard, the President signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8) (the "Act") on January 2, 2013. The Act, popularly known as the "fiscal cliff" legislation, permanently extends the Bush era tax cuts...more

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FICA Tax “Holiday” Ends With 2012, and Social Security and Medicare Contributions Increase For Some Employees

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On January 1, 2013, Congress approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, the bill designed to avert the so-called “fiscal cliff.” The Act, which President Obama signed into law yesterday, extended certain tax relief...more

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Burr Alert: The Other Side Of The "Fiscal Cliff"

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Congress began 2013 by passing "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012" (the "Act") reflecting a plan negotiated by Vice President Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to avoid a series of tax hikes...more

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Washington Watch: House GOP Leadership and the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

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An analysis of the year-end fiscal negotiations and their consequences. As the United States rapidly approached the “fiscal cliff,” negotiations between President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH)...more

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Post-Fiscal Cliff: What the New American Taxpayer Relief Act Does and Does Not Do

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At midnight on December 31, 2012, the United States briefly fell off of the much-anticipated and highly publicized "fiscal cliff," with income tax rates rising on most taxpayers and a host of substantial spending cuts...more

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American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - Full Copy

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Full text copy of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, bipartisan legislation enacted at the 11th hour to keep the country from falling off of the "Fiscal Cliff." From the New York Times: "Only the most affluent...more

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