Impact of Tax Reform on Charitable Giving
As the ball drops in Times Square on December 31, 2024, many of the tax breaks established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 will disappear. While the TCJA made some permanent tax cuts, a number of tax cuts and...more
The IRS recently announced the 2024 annual inflation adjustments for key tax provisions. Of interest to our clients, • Standard Deduction: The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly increases by $1,500 to...more
The IRS recently issued the 2022 annual adjustments for numerous tax provisions that are by law to be adjusted annually. These adjustments include changes to tax brackets and standard deductions. Popular provisions that were...more
The IRS recently issued the 2021 annual adjustments for numerous tax provisions that are by law to be adjusted annually. These adjustments include changes to tax brackets and standard deductions. Popular provisions that were...more
Taxpayers can either itemize or take the standard deduction. They can’t do both. Many Taxpayers that were able to itemize deductions in prior tax years are unable to do so in Tax Year 2018 because the Tax Reform has made it...more
The smell of tax season is in the air. Accountants and tax attorneys alike are sharpening their pencils, replacing the batteries in their calculators, and stocking up on coffee. But something feels different this year. . . ...more
It’s the holiday season! The last few weeks were spent in winter festivities, getting together with friends and family, and rushing around to the sound of holiday music. Major Tax Changes Stem from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act...more
The standard deduction (i.e., the amount you can deduct from your adjusted gross income without itemizing deductions) under the new tax law has increased to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals. You are...more
You may be happy that a refund is coming, or you may be steamed at the amount of taxes you had to pay. Regardless, the experience you had for the 2017 tax season likely will be significantly different from the 2018 tax...more
Charitable organizations work hard to maintain exempt status. These organizations operate in a highly regulated landscape: In exchange for enjoying freedom from income taxes, they must comply with strict organizational and...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) creates the need for tax planning with respect to several major life-changing activities individuals may encounter, including marriage, divorce, home ownership, casualty losses, medical...more
On January 10th, 11th and 18th our tax attorneys ?hosted a "CPA Shoptalk" seminar in ?Portland, Vancouver and Bend. Below are ?some key takeaways to consider... 1. Partnership Audit Rules Post-TEFRA - The Balanced...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more
President Trump signed into law a major overhaul of the US tax system. The corporate tax rates have changed from a system of graduated tax rates up to 35% to a flat tax on corporate profits of 21%. The alternative minimum tax...more
Congress has passed a major overhaul of the US tax system. The measure passed 224 to 201 in the House and 51-48 in the Senate, largely along party lines. The tax bill is now on its way to the President, and the President is...more
On the evening of December 15, 2017, Congress released the Conference Report on its Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act"). Among the provisions is one that prevents individuals from claiming an itemized deduction in 2017 for...more
Jackson Walker partner Nate Smithson has prepared an updated guide to tax reform which reflects the senate’s newly-proposed tax bill. The guide covers tax brackets, deductions, capital gains, and other relevant topics in tax...more
It has been a busy week in Washington, D.C., as Congress works its way through tax reform. The House Ways and Means Committee completed its "markup" of the House bill this week, paving the way for a floor vote on the measure...more
House Republican Tax Bill Imposes Excise Tax on Wealthy Private Universities and Excess Compensation of Highly Paid Employees; Subjects State Pension Plans to UBTI Rules - On Thursday, November 2, House Republicans led by...more
Jackson Walker partner Nate Smithson has prepared an updated guide to tax reform under the Trump administration. The guide covers tax brackets, deductions, capital gains, and other relevant topics in tax law. ...more
On April 26, 2017, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn, presented the blue print for President Trump’s tax reform proposal (referred to as the “2017 Tax Reform for Economic...more