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No Tax on Tips—But What About Overtime and Social Security?

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Earlier this year, many low-income taxpayers were elated to learn about the possibility that tipped wages could receive federal income tax relief under the No Tax On Tips Act. Under President Trump’s “One, Big Beautiful...more

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House tax bill proposes changes to information reporting rules

On May 14, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee approved the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” containing the tax provisions destined for the budget reconciliation package. Several of the bill’s provisions would affect...more

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House Ways and Means Committee releases draft tax amendments for 2025 Reconciliation Bill

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On Friday, May 9, the House Ways and Means Committee released a portion of its draft tax legislation (the “House Draft Bill”) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”). The House Draft Bill is primarily...more

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House Republicans Introduce Expansive Tax-Reform Package: The American Families and Jobs Act

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) unveiled committee Republicans’ economic-growth package on June 9, introducing three individual bills that encompass tax provisions relevant to a broad cross-section...more

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Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith’s Potential Legislative Agenda

Following two rounds of votes, the House Republican Steering Committee elected Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) to serve as the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee for the 118th Congress. Smith has served on the committee...more

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Jason Smith to Chair House Ways and Means Committee

Earlier today, the Republican House Steering Committee selected Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) to serve as the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee for the 118th Congress. Jason Smith ultimately defeated fellow Republican...more

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Taxation & Representation, Sept. 27, 2022

LEGISLATIVE LOWDOWN - Congress Advances Towards CR as Deadline Approaches. Yesterday, Senate Democrats proposed legislation to fund the federal government through Dec. 16 with the use of a continuing resolution (CR). The...more

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Taxation & Representation, June 22, 2022

Build Back Better Outlook. Congressional Democrats are still hoping they can pass some version of the Build Back Better Act (BBBA), the budget reconciliation vehicle to advance some of President Joe Biden’s legislative...more

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Tax & Financial Services Week Ahead, June 6 2022

The House and the Senate reconvene Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Monday at 3 a.m., respectively....more

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Taxation & Representation, May 3, 2022

LEGISLATIVE LOWDOWN - Bipartisan Innovation Act: More Tax Talk. The conference committee to reconcile the House-passed America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act...more

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Taxation & Representation, Feb. 15, 2022

TAX TIDBIT - Race to Replace Brady: New Challenger. Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) is the latest Republican seeking to replace the retiring House Ways and Means Committee ranking member and former chair, Kevin Brady (R-TX), as...more

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House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight: “Challenges Facing Taxpayers”

On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on the challenges facing taxpayers, tax professionals and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during the current tax filing season. National...more

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The Implications for Estate Planning of Proposed Tax Provisions of the Build Back Better Act

What You Should Know •The House Ways and Means Committee has approved the tax provisions of President Biden’s Build Back Better Act, a significant first step towards passage. •If passed as drafted, the proposed...more

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2021 House Ways And Means Tax Proposals

On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released draft legislation advancing a series of tax proposals (the “Ways and Means Tax Proposals”). This episode of Kelley Drye's Legal Download discusses some of...more

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Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposals for International Operations

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In this final blog post on the House Ways and Means Tax Bill, we address the international tax proposals in the Bill, JCX-43-21. The international tax proposals are fewer in number than the domestic and transfer tax...more

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A Look at the House Ways and Means Committee’s Tax Proposals

I. Introduction - On September 15, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee approved tax provisions for proposed inclusion in the Build Back Better Act (the BBBA). If enacted in their current form, the proposals would,...more

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U.S. House Proposals Would Significantly Impact Estate Planning for High Net Worth Individuals If Enacted

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The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means’ tax proposals would significantly impact estate planning for high net worth individuals if enacted. Gift, estate and GST exemption amounts would be decreased; grantor trusts would...more

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Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposals for Trusts, Estates, and Retirement Accounts

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In this second blog post on the House Ways and Means Tax proposals, we address the proposed changes that will affect the taxation of trusts, estates, and retirement plans. As we discussed, on September 13, 2021, the...more

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House Democrats Propose Estate and Gift Tax Law Changes: Important Estate Planning Implications

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What you need to know: On September 13, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee released its proposed tax plan to fund President Biden’s $3.5 trillion “Build Back Better” social and economic spending package. If enacted as...more

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Big Potential Tax Changes on the Horizon for Clients

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The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released proposed budget reconciliation legislation on September 13, 2021. The bill still must complete many steps in the legislative process – including passage by the full House of...more

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Possible Changes to Estate and Gift Tax Law

Last week the House Ways and Means Committee released a draft of proposed tax law changes to include in a reconciliation bill. While it is uncertain whether any of these proposals will be adopted – and if so in what form –...more

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Proposed Tax Law Changes Impacting Estate and Gift Taxes

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As many people are aware, Congress is considering changes to the federal tax code to support President Biden’s Build Back Better spending plan.  As of this writing, on September 22, 2021, no bill has been enacted....more

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Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposal on Domestic Businesses

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On September 13, 2021, the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee introduced 880 plus pages of legislative tax proposals to help fund the House’s proposed $3.5 trillion stimulus package. Below are tax proposals relevant...more

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The House Ways and Means Committee Finally Provides Draft Legislative Language for the Tax Changes First Set Forth in President...

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In April 2021, President Biden announced the “American Families Plan,” which included some significant tax law changes. On May 28, 2021, the United State Department of Treasury issued a report entitled “General Explanation of...more

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Pending Tax Changes: House Ways and Means Committee Tax Proposals

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On September 13, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee released draft budget reconciliation legislation proposing a number of significant tax changes for businesses and for individuals....more

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