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AICPA, ABA Urge Extensive Changes to Proposed Transition Tax Rules

AICPA, ABA Urge Extensive Changes to Proposed Transition Tax Rules The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation are urging the IRS to make extensive changes to proposed “transition tax” rules. Transition Tax The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) ( P.L. 115-97), enacted last December, revived and amended Code […]

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Tax Reform Hurts Homeowners, House Democratic Report Says

Tax Reform Hurts Homeowners, House Democratic Report Says Homeowners will be hurt financially by last year’s tax reform, according to a new House Democratic staff report. The report alleges that real estate developers will primarily benefit from the new tax law at the expense of homeowners. The Democratic staff report was released by House Oversight […]

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Treasury Moves To Repeal 298 Unnecessary, Obsolete Regulations

Treasury Moves To Repeal 298 Unnecessary, Obsolete Regulations The Treasury Department has proposed repealing 298 regulations. According to the Treasury, the targeted rules are unnecessary, duplicative or obsolete. In addition, the Treasury proposed to amend another 79 regulations to reflect the repeal. Take away. “We continue our work to ensure that our tax regulatory system […]

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Year-end planning for capital gains and losses

Year-end planning for capital gains and losses As an economic incentive for individuals to save and invest, gains from the sale of capital assets held for at least one year unless offset by losses, as well qualified dividends received during the year, may be taxed at rates lower than ordinary income tax rates. The tax […]

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