Family Tax Breaks: Will Kamala Harris Expand the Child Tax Credit?

Family Tax Breaks: Will Kamala Harris Expand the Child Tax Credit?

Since Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential election, there is interest in how her potential administration might handle tax policy — particularly aspects impacting families and children.  One area receiving attention is the child tax credit (CTC), an important financial benefit for many families. For the 2024 tax … Read more

Trump’s idea to lower corporate tax rate draws more Republican skepticism | Semafor

Trump’s idea to lower corporate tax rate draws more Republican skepticism | Semafor

Tillis’ comments are the latest sign that, if elected, Trump could face obstacles in pushing through another corporate rate cut, one of the signature economic achievements of his first term.Most of the Republican senators approached by Semafor didn’t want to endorse lowering that rate to 15%, given the scale of the task before them next … Read more

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Taxes?

Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Taxes?

Kamala Harris Tax Proposals, 2024 | Tax Foundation Skip to content Home • Blog • Where Does Kamala Harris Stand on Taxes? Kamala Harris has a record of favoring steeper taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general … Read more

Tax Policy Questions 2024 Presidential Candidates Should Address

Tax Policy Questions 2024 Presidential Candidates Should Address

2024 Presidential Debate Tax Policy Issues | Tax Foundation Skip to content Home • Blog • Tax Policy Questions 2024 Presidential Candidates Should Address election. The future of the US tax code is one topic that should take center stage, as the next occupant of the White House will have to address the expiring individual … Read more

Trump tax breaks are set to expire after 2025. Here’s what advisors are telling their clients

Trump tax breaks are set to expire after 2025. Here's what advisors are telling their clients

Andresr | E+ | Getty ImagesWith trillions of dollars in tax breaks scheduled to expire after 2025, financial advisors are working with clients to prepare for the looming tax cliff.    Enacted by former President Donald Trump, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, included lower federal income tax brackets, bigger standard deductions and … Read more

How Did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Change Cost Recovery?

How Did the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Change Cost Recovery?

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced 100 percent bonus depreciation for short-lived assets from September 27, 2017, until January 1, 2023.

Options for Navigating the 2025 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expirations

Options for Navigating the 2025 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expirations

The text discusses the upcoming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2025 and provides insight into various tax reform options. Lawmakers will need to decide on priorities for tax reform, including maintaining the TCJA policies or implementing fundamental reforms. The text outlines two alternative reform options that focus on better cost recovery for business investment, lower individual rates, and a broader tax base. These options aim to grow the economy, provide revenue, and avoid increasing the deficit. Lawmakers are encouraged to prioritize growth and fiscal responsibility in designing tax legislation to prevent a tax hike in 2025.