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House of Representatives Releases First Draft of Tax Reform Bill

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The Situation: On November 2, 2017, the House Ways and Means Committee released its first draft of much-anticipated comprehensive U.S. tax reform legislation as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act." Chairman Brady’s markup of the bill...more

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Republican Tax Plan Unveiled – Elimination of Death Tax (Estate Tax)

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After much discussion, build up and suspense, House Republicans have officially released key details behind their proposed tax bill. The bill would repeal the estate tax (‘death tax’) in 2024. After much back and forth over...more

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Proposed 2017 Tax Act Revealed – Death Tax Repeal Included

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A summary of the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was released this morning (11/2/17) and reveals some major changes. The federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax exclusions are increased from the current $5...more

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Tax Law Uncertainty Should Not Delay Farming Business Succession Planning

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President Trump promised and will pursue tax reform, but Congress must agree to any proposal. For the most part, a majority vote in both houses would allow tax reform for about a decade, and at least sixty Senate votes would...more

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Projected Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions for 2018 – How Much Can You Transfer?

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The Consumer Price Index was released by the Labor Department in August 2017. Not everyone anxiously awaits the release of these numbers but the experts have now made estimates of how they will impact estate, gift, and...more

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Planning and the Death of the Death Tax

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On Wednesday afternoon the White House again proposed eliminating the death tax as part of its tax reform plan, but the details of the repeal remain sparse. When pressed for specifics Director Cohn simply stated that with...more

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House Discusses How to Tax Small Businesses

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A proposal presently being discussed before the House Ways and Means Committee (where tax laws begin) addresses how small business income will be taxed. President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress both desire...more

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Potential Repeal of the ‘Death’ Tax

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Assuming you have not been living under a rock for the last two years you have heard of Donald J. Trump, now President Trump, speak about the need to repeal the so-called “Death tax”. In addition, you are likely aware that...more

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Follow up on possible Estate Tax Repeal: Important Basis Planning Technique in Estate Planning

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In last week’s Tax Tip our Henry Grix succinctly described the current lay of the land regarding estate tax repeal. This Tax Tip focuses on one narrow but very important aspect in anticipating such action, or possible...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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Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals under a Trump Presidency

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Tax reform is one of the central components of Donald Trump’s platform, and in many respects, his goals for tax reform are aligned with those described in the Tax Reform Task Force report issued by the House Republicans last...more

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