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Limits on the Deduction of Business Interest
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act places limits on the deduction of business interest for larger business entities as determined ...
New Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employers can claim a credit of the wages paid to employees who take ...
Domestic Production Activities Deduction Repealed
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act repeals the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD). Prior Law Through December 31, 2017 The ...
Deductions and Exemptions for Moving Expenses Suspended
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has suspended the exemption for certain reimbursements of moving expenses and the deduction allowed ...
Deduction for Local Lobbying Expenses Eliminated
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminates the deduction for lobbying expenditures to influence the legislation of any local council ...
Changes to Personal Casualty and Theft Losses
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, personal casualty losses are nondeductible unless attributable to a federally declared disaster. Prior ...
Gambling Loss Limitation is Broadened
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act broadens Gambling Loss Limitation. Prior Law Through December 31, 2017 Under the prior law ...
Employee Achievement Awards
Prior Law Through December 31, 2017 An "employee achievement award" is an item of tangible personal property that an employer ...
IRS Releases New Form W-4 and Paycheck Calculator
The Internal Revenue Service released an updated Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov and a new version of Form W-4 to help ...
Interest on Home Equity Loans Is Often Still Deductible Under New Law
Responding to many questions received from taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS said that despite newly-enacted restrictions on home mortgages, ...
