Trump and the Republican-Led Congress Seek Overhaul of International Tax Rules

Volume 4 No 1    |    Read Article

By Beate Erwin and Elizabeth V. Zanet

Elizabeth V. Zanet and Beate Erwin compare the proposals that comprise the Trump tax plan and the House Republican Tax Reform Blueprint, which will be submitted to Congress as part of a massive overhaul of U.S. tax law. Tax rates for individuals and corporations would likely be lowered, the standard deduction would be increased, and capital gains tax rates would remain at the same level. The net investment income tax would be repealed. The estate tax and generation skipping tax would be repealed. The gift tax would remain. Other provisions are discussed, also.   See more →