Its a new day for tax planning.
On Dec. 22, 2017, the most sweeping tax legislation since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 was signed into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) makes small reductions to income tax rates for most individual tax brackets and substantially reduces the income tax rate for corporations. It also provides a large new tax deduction for owners of pass-through entities and significantly increases exemptions for
the individual alternative minimum tax (AMT) and the estate tax.
It’s not all good news for taxpayers, however. The TCJA also eliminates or limits many tax breaks, and much of the tax relief provided is only temporary (unless Congress acts to make it permanent). The combined impact of these changes will ultimately determine whether you see reduced taxes. It also will dictate which tax strategies will make sense for you this year, such as the best way to time income and expenses.
This guide provides an overview of the most consequential changes under the TCJA and other key tax provisions you need to be aware of. It offers a variety of strategies for minimizing your taxes in the new tax environment. It will be important to work closely with your tax advisor this year. He or she can help you identify which changes
affect you and the best strategies for maximizing the new tax law’s benefits and minimizing any negative tax ramifications. Plus, more tax legislation could be signed into law this year, and your tax advisor can keep you apprised of the latest information.
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