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For those still facing unemployment, COBRA subsidies can come to the rescue

By Shaun Hunley       3 min read

The rescue package has a provision geared toward health care that may be impactful for Americans still trying to dig their way out of the difficulties brought about by the pandemic.  Read story →

Global tax proposal may hit tech hardware, Morgan Stanley says

By William Horobin and Isabel Gottlieb       2 min read

Technology hardware, health care and pharmaceutical companies would be most impacted by U.S. proposals to rewrite international tax rules, according to a new analysis. Read story →

Biden’s tax math for $4T runs into Congress scorekeepers

By Allyson Versprille and Colin Wilhelm       4 min read

The dilemma represents another challenge with the special legislative process known as budget reconciliation.  Read story →

Democrats mull weakening Biden tax on capital gains for estates

By Nancy Cook and Laura Davison       4 min read

The Biden administration’s proposal to dramatically expand the inheritance tax bill for wealthy Americans is running into some headwinds with Democrats on Capitol Hill, showcasing nervousness about the scope and size of elements of the White House’s ambitious tax plans.  Read story →

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When will capital gains taxes spike? Advisors look to next week for clues

By Lynnley Browning       5 min read

President Biden releases his annual budget on May 27, a move likely to detail his plans to increase the capital gains tax rate and eliminate a lucrative benefit for inherited estates.  Read story →

IRS loses Supreme Court case involving microcaptives

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The court unanimously ruled against the service in a decision enabling taxpayers to sue over a tax regulation, even before any penalty has been assessed. Read story →

Yellen gets cool reception from business on infrastructure plea

By Christopher Condon and Ilya Banares       2 min read

Business groups were unmoved by the Treasury Secretary’s call for U.S. companies to accept higher taxes in return for a huge public investment in infrastructure aimed at boosting the American economy.  Read story →

N.Y. AG opens criminal probe of Trump Organization

By Erik Larson and Greg Farrell       2 min read

Investigators have been trying to determine whether the company gave an accurate valuation for its Seven Springs property when it served as the basis for about $21.1 million in tax deductions for donating a conservation easement for the 2015 tax year. Read story →

EU eyes new tax framework going beyond current global plans

By William Horobin       3 min read

A proposal to create a more coherent tax regime for the bloc would require unanimity among its 27 member states. Read story →

In the blogs: Coping and hoping

By Jeff Stimpson       3 min read

The ARP and local aid; advocating for higher taxes; a question of dependency; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Read story →

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