Tax Code Clarity
On December 22, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed the tax legislation informally known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) into law, representing one of the largest overhauls of the Internal Revenue Code in more than 30 years. Many TCJA provisions took effect January 1, 2018, and affect virtually all U.S. , including individuals, businesses, exempt organizations and trusts and estates. BKD’s trusted tax advisors are here to clarify the revised tax code and help you understand how the most significant changes may affect you. Check out some of our latest tax reform news, information & provisions below.
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Article Sep 30, 2019 Recommended
BKD 2019 Year-End Tax Advisor
You'll now find the trusted year-end tax planning advice you need in a new easily navigatable format that's easy to access on a computer or a mobile device.
Alert Mar 20, 2020
Draft Senate COVID-19 Bill Proposes Further Relief for Individual Taxpayers & Businesses
On March 19, 2020, U.S. Senate Republicans released draft legislation—the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)—to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by…
Event Dec 16, 2019
U.S. International Tax Update Seminar in Hong Kong
December 16 – U.S. International Tax Update Seminar in Hong Kong, Monday, December 16, from 10 a.m. to noon, Mazars, Hong Kong.
Article Nov 11, 2019
BKD 2019 Federal Quick Reference Guide
The U.S. tax code continues to evolve as revisions and clarifications to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are issued. Be sure you’re ready—start by downloading our Quick Reference Chart, which is up to date for 2020.
Podcast Nov 08, 2019
Simply Tax Episode 79: Year-End Tax Advisor
Cut through the static of year-end tax planning.
Alert Oct 02, 2019
Year-End Planning for Banks Post-Tax Reform
As the end of 2019 approaches, banks should consider their tax situation and evaluate potential planning opportunities. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced several new planning considerations, and other previously existing strategies are…
Article Sep 17, 2019
Tax Basis Planning After the TCJA
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’s passage resulted in many changes that need to be accounted for when planning for tax basis. Read on for some recommendations as the next filing season approaches.
Article Sep 16, 2019
Year-End Planning for Businesses: Accounting Methods
When conducting year-end planning, business taxpayers should consider their accounting methods. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provided many taxpayers with new opportunities to use more advantageous methods, and several previously existing…
Article Sep 13, 2019
2019 Individual Tax Year in Review
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act had a significant effect on individual taxpayers, with recent guidance helping clarify some issues that were initially surrounded with uncertainty. Read on for details.
Article Sep 11, 2019
Guidance for GILTI High-Tax Exception
Newly issued proposed regulations include a new global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) high-tax exception election that would apply to any high-taxed controlled foreign corporation income that would otherwise be tested income and change the…
Specialized Resources
Simply Tax Podcast
Simply Tax cuts through the static of the tax world and doesn’t waste your time by needlessly tossing around 10-dollar terms and citing code sections. Host Damien Martin has a knack for boiling down complex issues for business professionals who need a trusted advisor to help strengthen their tax mind.
Other Resources
Here’s a collection of some other helpful resources we recommend dealing with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
TCJA Tax Charts
Compare significant provisions of the TCJA to previous tax law. Unless stated otherwise, these provisions generally apply to tax years beginning after 2017.
