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The Sun is Setting on the T.C.J.A.: Time to Set Gaze on Pre-T.C.J.A. Tax Law

The Sun is Setting on the T.C.J.A.: Time to Set Gaze on Pre-T.C.J.A. Tax Law

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“T.C.J.A.”) was enacted in 2017, bringing substantial alterations to the tax landscape for individuals and corporations. Many of these alterations are set to expire at the end of 2025. Understanding these changes, including their implications and timelines, is crucial for individuals and corporations. Michael Bennett addresses some of the more problematic provisions that are scheduled to reappear in the tax law. Among other things, individual tax rates will increase, the standard deduction will decrease, S.A.L.T. deductions will be allowed, corporate tax rates will increase, the Q.B.I. deduction will expire, the corporate tax on G.I.L.T.I. will increase, and the tax benefit for F.D.I.I. will decrease.

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Non-Corporate Taxation: Individuals & Partnerships Face Highs & Lows Under the T.C.J.A.

Non-Corporate Taxation: Individuals & Partnerships Face Highs & Lows Under the T.C.J.A.

Most cross-border tax advisers with clients that are impacted by the T.C.J.A. focus on the principal items, such as B.E.A.T., G.I.L.T.I., and the like.  However, the act contains many additional provisions that can affect the non-corporate cross-border investor.  Taxes have been reduced, a holding period for capital gains treatment now applies to carried interests, the scope of like-kind exchanges has been limited, and the tax treatment of alimony payments has been changed.  These are just a few of the items addressed by Sheryl Shah.

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