One of the signature accomplishments of the first Trump administration was the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a pro-growth reform that helped fuel economic expansion. But as key provisions of the law begin to expire this year, Congress faces a major test––will it preserve the competitive edge TCJA helped create or undo that progress through backdoor tax increases? Lawmakers are considering a wide range of proposals to offset the projected $4.5 trillion cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, including a proposal to cap or eliminate the corporate state and local tax deduction—commonly known as…

We may not have a tax bill for next year yet, but that doesn’t mean that Congress hasn’t been working on tax-related bills. A flurry of tax-related bills passed the House this week, though admittedly, they are more focused on tax administration than tax policy. Here’s what to know about them. Disaster-Related Extension of Deadlines Act The Disaster-Related Extension of Deadlines Act was introduced in the House by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-N.C.) and is intended to aid taxpayers in federally-declared disaster areas. (Murphy represents the Tarheel State’s third congressional district, which includes the Outer Banks and the counties adjacent…

One of the signature accomplishments of the first Trump administration was the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), a pro-growth reform that helped fuel economic expansion. But as key provisions of the law begin to expire this year, Congress faces a major test––will it preserve the competitive edge TCJA helped create or undo that progress through backdoor tax increases? Lawmakers are considering a wide range of proposals to offset the projected $4.5 trillion cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, including a proposal to cap or eliminate the corporate state and local tax deduction—commonly known as…

Tax Day is just around the corner. The deadline to file your 2024 taxes is April 15, 2025. If you cannot complete your taxes by the deadline, you can request an automatic six-month extension to file your taxes. The deadline to apply for a tax extension also falls on April 15. With all the turmoil at the IRS these days, I’d rather see you take the time (on extension) to file your taxes properly rather than rushing and having to amend your taxes later. Doing so could lead to delays in processing any refunds owed, among other things. There is…

In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Kimie Eacobacci of the National Council on Disability details how a 60-year-old revenue ruling can exclude workers with disabilities from standard employment benefits and protections. Tax Notes Talk is a podcast produced by Tax Notes. This transcript has been edited for clarity. David D. Stewart: Welcome to the podcast. I’m David Stewart, editor in chief of Tax Notes Today International. This week: tax and disability. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against disabled workers, but some workplaces may be using a half-century-old IRS ruling to do just that. A recent study conducted by…

While one billionaire’s lawsuit seeking damages in the Charles Littlejohn tax leak matter was cut short, another rich victim is taking a different tack: suing Littlejohn’s employer. David MacNeil, the founder and owner of WeatherTech, has filed a lawsuit against Booz Allen, claiming that the company failed to safeguard its computer systems and protect Internal Revenue Service networks and databases, resulting in the exposure of the confidential tax return information of thousands of American taxpayers—including him. He is seeking damages, alleging that the leak has caused him, among other things, reputational harm. Booz Allen, a management and technology consulting firm…

In a recent TV appearance, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–NY) mocked taxpayers who complain about the level of government taxation. He implied that only a “small group of wealthy, greedy people” who, he says, control the GOP are critical about how much our leaders are taking out of people’s pockets. Polls show most Americans feel they’re overtaxed. Next year marks our nation’s 250th birthday. Out-of-touch Washington politicians like Senator Schumer resemble our former British overlords whose haughty attitudes on taxation and government oppression sparked a revolution. Follow me on Twitter. Send me a secure tip. Read the full article here

Recent academic research explores the unintended consequence of uncertainty regarding executive and legislative political actions on corporate outcomes. It specifically finds that tax policy uncertainty leading up to and during Donald Trump’s first presidential term negatively affected corporate investments. This study’s findings shed light on the potential adverse effects of the uncertainty of the current tax policy that companies are facing. As many provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are on the cusp of sunsetting and the new presidential and congressional terms are now in full force, a cloud of tax policy uncertainty presides over taxpayers.…

IRS numbers from the eighth week of the tax filing season—the week ending March 21, 2025—indicate that taxpayers are not excited about filing this tax season. Numbers for tax filing and processing of tax returns dipped again, a trend that hasn’t changed since the season opened on January 27, 2025. Filing and Processing Dips The most recent tax season filing data from IRS shows that the agency still hasn’t received as many tax returns this year as last year. The data shows that the IRS received 79,616,000 individual income tax returns as of March 21, 2025, compared to 80,470,000 as…

The US Department of State paused foreign aid in accordance with recent Executive Orders by the President. While Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, may finally determine that some of the grants and aid are aligned with the President’s Order and allow them to proceed, the need for aid is vital and critical in many areas globally. The changing landscape of America’s position on foreign aid illustrates a critical gap in charitable giving. Charitable planning often focuses on using tax-efficient vehicles, such as a private foundations, charitable remainder and annuity trusts, or donor advised funds, to fund existing, often well-established non-profits.…