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– Many provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are set to expire after 2025 unless Congress extends them.
– Fully extending the TCJA tax breaks could add an estimated .6 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.
– The federal budget deficit could complicate proposals from former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard spoke at the White House about the upcoming debate over trillions in expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump. Several provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will expire after 2025 without changes from Congress, including lower federal income tax brackets, a higher standard deduction, and doubled estate and gift tax exemption. The Republicans’ tax package also permanently reduced corporate taxes. Brainard emphasized the need to end tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and scale back costly corporate tax breaks. The debate over extending the tax breaks comes amid concerns about the national debt. Biden’s administration aims to extend provisions for middle-class Americans funded by raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy and corporations. House Republicans are studying solutions to address the upcoming tax cliff in 2025.
The Budget 2024 proposes to increase the capital gains inclusion rate to two-thirds from one-half, effective June 25, impacting incorporated business owners and professionals with unrealized capital gains in their corporations.
– Apple stock declined after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed it cut its stake by 13% in the most recent quarter.
– Warren Buffett, Berkshire’s chairman and CEO, stated that Apple is still the company’s largest holding and is “even better” than American Express or Coca-Cola.
– Buffett sold some shares of Apple because he believes corporate taxes are likely to go up in the future.
– Apple is still Berkshire Hathaway’s largest holding, but the exact breakdown of holdings will be revealed in a filing on May 15.
Georgia residents have reason to celebrate as Gov. Brian Kemp approved 0 million worth of tax relief measures for individuals and businesses. It is estimated that Georgia taxpayers could save about .1 billion by 2024 and billion over the next ten years.
Robinhood Markets launched a new credit card for Robinhood Gold customers, offering no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and 3% cash back on spends.
Cleopatra Kitti launched Queens of Money before Covid to empower women and improve financial literacy, drawing from her own experiences with money management. She comes from a background in the corporate and financial world, having worked abroad for two decades with various prestigious clients, including governments. Kitti has served on the board of Eurobank Cyprus and is a member of the Insead Independent Directors Network. She has been involved with the International Crisis Group as a philanthropist for peace. The seed money for Queens of Money came from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Kitti’s professional journey includes working for the Bank of Cyprus, founding her own PR and public affairs firm, and being engaged in various projects like the Mediterranean Growth Initiative (MGI) and a podcast called Koumanto Stin Tsepi Sou. She has faced personal challenges, including overcoming impostor syndrome and navigating life through two divorces while raising a son. Kitti emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing money effectively, especially for women, and advocates for Cyprus to be more proactive and involved in shaping EU policies.