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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – May 2020 #5

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In Washington: Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, has tested positive for coronavirus.  This is the second case of White House staff testing positive since yesterday.  Miller is married to White House...more

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What's New in Washington - September 2019

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Congress returns to D.C. this week for a short three-week sprint to a series of important deadlines on September 30. Chief among them is funding the federal government for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 which begins on October 1,...more

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Taxation & Representation - June 2019 #3

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TAX TIDBIT - Five Takeaways and a Falsehood: Test Your Knowledge of the Ways and Means Tax Markup - On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Committee marked up and approved the following four bills, largely along...more

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Taxation & Representation - June 2019 #2

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Well, they did it. Despite lingering resentment between Democrats and Republicans after the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97), Congress was able to pass tax legislation that was overwhelmingly supported by...more

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Taxation & Representation - May 2019 #2

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Tax Tidbit - Regulators have until June 22 to finalize guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L.115-97). The 18-month mark since the legislation was signed into law is quickly approaching. The Treasury Department and...more

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State of the Union – Tax and Infrastructure

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On Tuesday, Feb. 5, President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address. The theme was “choosing greatness,” with President Trump discussing a range of topics from immigration and trade to foreign policy and space...more

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Tax Reform Bill Awaits President Trump's Signature After Passage by Congress

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Congress has passed the conference report accompanying H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. First, the House agreed to the conference report by a vote of 227-203 on Dec. 19, 2017, and the Senate passed the report by a vote of...more

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Tax Bill Causes Alarm for Some Charities and Tax-Exempt Organizations

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has been renamed the Amendment of 1986 Code, was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. Many are calling it the most sweeping overhaul to the United States tax system in...more

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Tax Cuts & Jobs Act – Impact on Tax Credits

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The U.S. House and Senate have now each passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1) and have sent the bill to President Trump’s desk for final passage. The final bill is expected to cost nearly $1.5 trillion over the next ten...more

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Impact of “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” on Important Federal Tax Credits

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The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the Act) has passed both chambers of Congress and is expected to be signed by President Trump on or before January 3, 2018. The final agreement among House and Senate Republicans includes rate...more

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – Impact on Executive Compensation Arrangements

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December 21, 2017 On December 19, 2017 and December 20, 2017, the House and the Senate, respectively, passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), with President Trump expected to sign the Act into law before Christmas....more

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") has been passed by both the House and Senate under a modified title and is currently awaiting signature by President Trump which is expected to occur on January 3, 2018. ...more

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The Limitations on Interest Deductibility in the New Tax Law

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On Dec. 20, 2017, the House of Representatives by a vote of 224 to 201 passed the most significant tax legislation in more than three decades. The Senate passed the same legislation earlier in the day....more

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New Tax Bill Unleashes Flood of SEC Disclosures

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The new tax bill awaiting President Trump’s signature has unleashed a flood of disclosures in SEC filings. The new bill was unartfully renamed “To provide for reconciliation to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on...more

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Tax Advisory: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – A Few Things You Can Do Now

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) is headed to the President’s desk for signing into law. Many taxpayers are wondering what can be done (or avoided) before the end of 2017 to maximize their tax efficiency this year and...more

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Fifteen Key Provisions in the Final Tax Reform Bill

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On December 20, 2017, the Senate and House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (“Tax Reform Bill”). President Trump is expected to sign the Tax Reform Bill by early January. The Tax Reform...more

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What Notable Employment Provisions are in the Tax Bill?

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The first significant piece of legislation to make it to President Trump's desk, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), includes an employer tax credit for providing paid family and medical leave, elimination of a business...more

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Senate And House Reconcile Their Versions Of Tax Reform

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This is the fourth issue in a planned series of alerts designed to provide an in-depth analysis on topics related to tax reform. This Tax Reform Management Alert issue focuses on executive compensation and employee benefits...more

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The Final Tax Bill: A Thoughtful Analysis

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Earlier yesterday, both the House and the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the final bill). With the signature of President Donald J. Trump, it will become law. The tax legislation represents the biggest...more

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Divorce Planning: How Tax Reform Could Affect Your Decisions

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Under the current tax law, individuals making spousal support payments may deduct the payments on their tax returns. Conversely, the individual receiving alimony must count those payments in his or her gross income....more

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“Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”

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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

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Tax Alert: "What Does New Tax Bill Mean for Individuals and Business Owners?"

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Tuesday night the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act of 2017”). The House was expected to re-vote on it yesterday. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Paul Ryan, Speaker...more

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Tax Bill Passes in Congress, Off to President Trump for Signature

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Congress has passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and President Trump is expected to sign it almost immediately. ...more

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How Tax Reform Could Trigger Significant Taxes For Unwary Stockholders (And Funds) In Foreign Companies

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Summary: - On December 15, Congress released its final version of Tax Reform – the Conference Report Bill (the Bill). - Statutory language of the Bill may cause an unexpected tax hit on unwary U.S. stockholders who...more

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How are REITs impacted by the Jobs Act?

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On December 15, 2017, the Conference Committee of the U.S. Congress approved the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Jobs Act”). The Jobs Act is expected to be approved by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Trump. The...more

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