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Key Considerations When Planning for the Massachusetts ‘Millionaires Tax’

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On November 8, 2022, Massachusetts voters approved an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution imposing, effective January 1, 2023, a surtax of 4% on an individual’s annual taxable income to the extent it exceeds $1...more

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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: New Corporate Book Minimum Tax and Changes for Carried Interests

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On July 27, 2022, Senators Manchin and Schumer announced that they agreed to a proposed reconciliation package, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, H.R. 5376 (the “Bill”). If enacted, the Bill would finance climate programs,...more

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Pennsylvania Cuts Corporate Tax Rate, Makes Other Changes to Corporate Tax Law

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has signed into law omnibus tax legislation to implement the Commonwealth’s fiscal year 2022 – 2023 budget. Among other things, the enacted legislation: (1) cuts the corporate net income tax...more

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Taxation and Representation, July 12, 2022

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Reconciliation Revival? Ever since Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) publicly renounced his support of the House-passed Build Back Better Act (BBBA) in December of last year, the prospects of a reconciliation bill have appeared grim...more

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South Carolina Passes Targeted Tax Reform Legislation

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The South Carolina General Assembly passed tax reform legislation providing targeted relief to individuals and to manufacturers, including (i) a one-time rebate of up to $700 in 2021 taxes for individuals; (ii) cuts to the...more

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Taxation & Representation, June 14, 2022

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Kustoff Joins Ways and Means. Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) has been selected to replace former Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY), who resigned from Congress earlier this year, on the House Ways and Means Committee. He will sit on the Worker...more

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Tax & Financial Services Week Ahead - April 4, 2022

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The House and Senate will meet Monday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively....more

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Maryland’s New Tax – The Nation's First State Tax on Digital Advertising

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Maryland recently enacted the nation’s first tax on digital advertising. The new tax, the Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax (the “Tax”), became law on February 12, 2021. The Tax has been surrounded by controversy from...more

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IRS Announces Delay of Certain Periods for 1031 Transactions

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In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) has taken additional actions intended to provide immediate relief to taxpayers. Delay of Identification and Acquisition...more

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Gross Receipts Taxes Face Policy and Legal Challenges

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As the economy shifts to a digital one, we are finding that states are turning toward unconventional revenue options. One trend we’re seeing is the surprising comeback of the gross receipts tax (GRT): • Oregon’s new...more

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Actions in 2020 May Imperil Illinois Nonresident Taxpayer Positions in 2021

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The Situation: Currently, married taxpayers can file joint federal income tax returns but file separate Illinois income tax returns if one spouse is not a resident of Illinois. The Development: New legislation would...more

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Oregon’s New Corporate Activity Tax

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We are taking a break from our multi-post coverage of Opportunity Zones to address a recent, significant piece of Oregon tax legislation. On May 16, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law legislation imposing a new...more

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Divorce and the New Tax Law

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A change in the tax law will eliminate a tax break for alimony payments made pursuant to divorces that are finalized after December 31, 2018. For 2018, alimony (or spousal support or spousal maintenance) is tax deductible...more

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Swiss Tax Law Changes: Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF)

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• Switzerland’s privileged taxation of companies is no longer in line with international standards. • In 2017, the first attempt to abolish the internationally criticized regime was clearly rejected by Swiss voters. • On 28...more

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IRS Issues Guidance on Section 162(m) Changes

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On August 21, the IRS issued Notice 2018-68 to provide guidance on changes to Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m), enacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Section 162(m) generally limits the tax deduction...more

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Pennsylvania Allows Federal Depreciation for Corporate Net Income Tax (But Not Bonus Depreciation)

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 72 of 2018 into law last week. Act 72 will allow Pennsylvania corporate net income tax (CNIT) taxpayers to use the federal Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), but not...more

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How Charities are Motivating Donors Under the New Tax Law

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For charities, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017 has sparked soul searching and creative solutions as concerns grow about giving challenges. ...more

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Are Connecticut Income Taxes Now Tax Deductible For The Owners Of Pass-Through Entities?

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June 5, 2018 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was passed by Congress last year, imposed a $10,000 limit on state and local tax (“SALT”) deductions. ...more

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Make your connection with the “Top 10” Tax Cut and Jobs Act Changes and be prepared for 2019!

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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

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Focus on New Tax Law: Section 199A Pass-Through Deduction and Restrictions on Interest Deductions Tax Update, Volume 2018, Issue 2

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (2017 Tax Act) significantly modified the treatment of certain deductions for many business taxpayers, including partners and partnerships....more

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IRS Withholding Tax Guidance Helpful, But Not Perfect

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As we previously reported, following the tax reform package passed in December, private equity limited partner investors based outside the United States are now subject to tax on gains from the sale of partnership interests. ...more

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New Tax Law Eliminates 30-Day Safe Harbor Against CFC Status

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The recent tax law changes have focused primarily on corporate income tax, and in the international context, mostly on outbound tax matters. However, certain less publicized changes to the Code’s controlled foreign...more

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Tax Reform Act Changes to CFC Attribution Rules

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The recently enacted tax reform act (the Act) significantly altered the U.S. taxation of foreign income. Perhaps most prominently, the Act allows U.S. corporations to fully deduct (and thus not pay tax on) dividends received...more

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Are the New Refundable AMT Credit Carryovers Subject to the Limitation of Section 383? - Tax Update, Volume 2018, Issue 1

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The recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT). Before its repeal, a corporate taxpayer that was subject to the AMT was entitled to indefinitely carry forward the AMT taxes...more

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Changes in Alimony for Payer Spouse and Recipient Spouse under Tax Reform

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Since the early 1940’s, alimony payments have been tax deductible for the Payer Spouse. The recipient of the alimony (Recipient Spouse) paid the income tax on the alimony payments. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) puts an...more

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