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The House of Representatives previously passed H.R. 1-119th Congress (2025-2026), titled the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” (the “Act”), a budget bill that, among other things, addresses sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts...more
In just under two weeks, the House of Representatives introduced, modified and passed the One Big, Beautiful Bill of 2025 (the “House Tax Bill”). This Memorandum addresses a new proposed tax on certain persons sending money...more
If you thought the recent price increase at your neighborhood store was inflation’s last flop, think again. The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), which was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, is estimated to...more
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) into law on August 16, 2022, after passage with majority Democratic support in the Senate and the House. The new legislation contains significantly fewer...more
On August 12, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R. 5376, the "Inflation Reduction Act" (the Act), which was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022. The approval and subsequent enactment follow...more
Transfers of real property to certain qualifying entities will no longer be subject to real estate excise tax in Washington State, effective on January 1, 2023. The Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed House Bill...more
As I previously reported, on May 4, 2021, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5096 ("SB 5096") into law, creating the state's first capital gains tax. It is set to go into effect on January 1, 2022....more
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law changes to the private foundation excise tax on net investment income under Section 4940 of the Internal Revenue Code. For purposes of Section 4940, net investment...more
On Tuesday night, May 28, Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law House Bill 419, the Alabama Financial Institution Excise Tax Reform Act of 2019 (FIETRA), which resulted from a collaborative effort between the banking community,...more
Although much of the reporting on the Tax Cut and Jobs Act recently enacted by Congress has focused on the deductions for individuals and businesses, the bill also includes several provisions that apply specifically to...more
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), or the "Act," a comprehensive tax reform package representing an overhaul of federal taxation arguably ona level not seen in more than...more
After a short period of deliberations by the House of Representatives (the “House”) and the Senate, President Trump signed the final version of H.R. 1 into Public Law No. 115-97 on December 22, 2017 (the “New Law”). The New...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
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law a tax bill reconciling both the House and Senate versions of the so-called Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Act’s major provisions are lowering the corporate tax rate to 21%...more
As we are sure you know, H.R. 1, informally known as the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, became law on December 22, 2017. This new law will impact almost all taxpayers. Ballard Spahr's Tax Group has prepared a detailed summary of...more
In addition to the more publicized portions of the recent tax legislation, certain provisions also positively impact your favorite local craft brew, regional small batch wine or even a locally distilled alcoholic beverage....more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump shortly before Christmas, is the most significant tax reform legislation in more than 30 years. ...more
On Friday, December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act). While the emphasis of the Act focused on the reduction of corporate rates, and the repeal of the Affordable Care Act's...more
Charitable organizations no doubt have questions following the passage of the Tax Cut and Job Changes Act. Many are rightly concerned about the impact of the increased estate tax exemption amounts, the expanded standard...more
On December 22, 2017, the President signed into law H.R. 1, informally known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”), implementing sweeping changes to United States tax regimes for exempt organizations, businesses in which...more
The 2017 “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” impacts tax-exempt organizations in a variety of ways, including by reducing incentives for charitable giving, applying an excise tax on executive compensation in excess of $1 million per...more
The final Republican tax cut bill includes several provisions expected to impact tax-exempt organizations, their donors and their employees. First, the bill temporarily increases the charitable deduction amount allowed to...more
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which has been renamed the Amendment of 1986 Code, was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. Many are calling it the most sweeping overhaul to the United States tax system in...more
The 2013 Session, 108th General Assembly, considered numerous tax and related initiatives, many of which passed. The subject matter of these initiatives this year was very broad, ranging from efforts toward amending the...more