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tax cuts and jobs act

Options for Improving Cost Recovery for Structures

If lawmakers are looking to maximize the positive economic effects from a tax bill, then improving tax depreciation for structures should probably be part of the conversation. Here are a few options.

10 min read
State and Local Deductions by County

Eliminating the SALT Deduction Under the “Big Six” Tax Plan

The state and local tax deduction favors high-income individuals in high-tax states. Six states—California, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania—claim more than half of the value of the deduction.

2 min read
Big Six Tax Plan Framework

Details of the “Big Six” Tax Framework

Republican leadership in the House, Senate, and White House released a framework for a tax proposal that would lower taxes on businesses and individuals and simplify a number of aspects of the federal tax code. Here are the details we know right now.

3 min read
United States map, The US States which are impacted by federal tax reform

Is the State and Local Tax Deduction in Place to Protect Against Double Taxation?

Repealing the state and local tax deduction will be an important part of pro-growth tax reform. Eliminating the deduction would free up $1.8 trillion to use for lowering rates across the board. Special interest groups will want you to think this deduction protects you against double taxation. Don’t fall for it.

2 min read
What Rothification Means for Tax Reform

What Rothification Means for Tax Reform

While no concrete plans for Rothification have been proposed, House GOP Republicans have kept the possibility on the table. Here’s what you should know.

4 min read