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    1. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Highlights from the tax bill:

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    2. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Looks like there are some changes to cap gains tax brackets:pic.twitter.com/8Bf7Iz5DyF

      1 reply 8 retweets 9 likes
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    3. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Standard deduction increases (almost doubles)pic.twitter.com/5BpI2hcHDp

      1 reply 8 retweets 9 likes
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    4. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Maximum 25% tax on business income for individualspic.twitter.com/GdZLL8LPoX

      1 reply 11 retweets 7 likes
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    5. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Change to child tax creditpic.twitter.com/s0mx7FIoqn

      1 reply 11 retweets 9 likes
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    6. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Gonna have to have a SSNpic.twitter.com/WnjiGpD7xm

      2 replies 9 retweets 7 likes
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    7. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      Phase out of Coverdell Ed savings accounts.pic.twitter.com/3MgWWxOKQd

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    8. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      looks like those contributions move over to 529s.

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      Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

      *"Unborn"* children can now have 529s. This is new. No one has talked about this.pic.twitter.com/cM9Mt8kKZ6

      10:21 AM - 2 Nov 2017
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        2. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          This part means student loan interest deduction is repealed.pic.twitter.com/JLXorY3jqI

          2 replies 109 retweets 60 likes
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        3. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Mortgage interest deduction halved.pic.twitter.com/a46uuLTA9v

          2 replies 57 retweets 29 likes
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        4. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Casualty loss deduction repealed.pic.twitter.com/1JgjOe8Jxw

          2 replies 24 retweets 18 likes
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        5. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Might be of interest to gamblers:pic.twitter.com/y0jP7QDCIh

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        6. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Charitable contribution cap risespic.twitter.com/RUipKj4OVN

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        7. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Not sure what this means. Tax experts will have to clarify. Can no longer consider college sports tix a charitable contrib so no deduction?pic.twitter.com/LshBJGNOiQ

          5 replies 6 retweets 13 likes
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        8. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          No deduction for using a CPA etc. Tax prep deduction repealed.

          1 reply 31 retweets 30 likes
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        9. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Medical expenses deduction, repealed. Treatment, transpo, long-term care, etc. Big one.pic.twitter.com/qzFs2893KC

          2 replies 87 retweets 49 likes
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        10. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Alimony deduction, repealed.pic.twitter.com/PKp0KchEaY

          2 replies 28 retweets 16 likes
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        11. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Moving expenses deduction, repealed.pic.twitter.com/inFyn5XUkz

          3 replies 39 retweets 22 likes
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        12. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Deductions for medical savings accounts, repealed. This was one of the major draws of HSAs, no?pic.twitter.com/KJAJPLBVQo

          7 replies 75 retweets 56 likes
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        13. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          HSA specific language here. This will need clarification from tax experts. I'm confused.pic.twitter.com/f3moiC1tWz

          1 reply 8 retweets 12 likes
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        14. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Potential new tax on employers regarding HSAs. This is also interesting. Might tax the sting out of loss of med deduction repeal.pic.twitter.com/Oo5kMyoJ0s

          1 reply 8 retweets 13 likes
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        15. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Changes to deductions claimed on work related expenses.pic.twitter.com/lGpzDzJ6hX

          1 reply 15 retweets 12 likes
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        16. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Repeal of ability to convert Roth IRA to Traditional IRA.pic.twitter.com/y8wHPSgSlv

          2 replies 23 retweets 17 likes
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        17. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          There are more changes in the retirement section, but they're beyond my expertise. Will defer to tax/retirement experts on that section.

          1 reply 4 retweets 9 likes
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        18. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Now roughly at the half-way point through the bill. I have to take a break for @RadioBoston broadcast. I'll continue this thread later. Thx.

          3 replies 1 retweet 18 likes
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        19. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          I think I might have broken this thread when I came back. Apologies. Will try to rebuild it properly here.

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        20. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Estate tax. Exemption doubled, six year repeal.https://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926187966787149825 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          And, I'm back. Time to take a look at sections on the estate tax. This part has received significant attention. Exemption doubles imm. pic.twitter.com/a2ix5qSuHA
          1 reply 4 retweets 2 likes
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        21. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

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          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          And then repealed entirely after six years. I believe this timeline satisfies requirements of budget reconciliation, but check me on this pic.twitter.com/pVPwrPCIpa
          1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
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        22. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Generation skipping transfer taxhttps://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926188828615946241 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          Generation skipping transfer tax repeal pic.twitter.com/K4eHQJiIbx
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        23. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Important changes (reduction) to high end of gift tax.https://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926190707756425216 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          Interesting change to the gift tax rate schedule. Here's the new one in the bill. Note that it caps at 35% pic.twitter.com/GRvJ3H1hvM
          1 reply 2 retweets 2 likes
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        24. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

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          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          And here's the current rate schedule for the gift tax. Note that it has a 37%, 39%, 40% bracket for > $500k https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i706.pdf … pic.twitter.com/aZoCZxTgYP
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        25. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Very large gifts taxed less in new bill.

          1 reply 2 retweets 2 likes
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        26. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

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          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          AMT, repealed. pic.twitter.com/WFJbTlEnqA
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        27. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

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          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          This part seems interesting, but how does it differ from current regulation? Need experts to weigh in here. pic.twitter.com/3kL78tXyUW
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        28. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

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          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          There are also some interesting tidbits on how to treat capital gains excess, but I need to do more research to understand.
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        29. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Corp tax overhaulhttps://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926193077328515072 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          Now, onto overhauling business taxes. Corporate tax rate dropped to 20% (from 35%, nominal) pic.twitter.com/RQ8xEGLp4o
          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
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        30. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Pass-throughshttps://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926194330234171392 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          Pass-throughs, 25%. This impacts most businesses in the US. pic.twitter.com/39LQwR0ujP
          1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
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        31. Meghna Chakrabarti‏ @MeghnaWBUR 2 Nov 2017

          Meghna Chakrabarti Retweeted Meghna Chakrabarti

          Big change to new equipment purchase deduction.https://twitter.com/MeghnaWBUR/status/926202985696448513 …

          Meghna Chakrabarti added,

          Meghna Chakrabarti @MeghnaWBUR
          Replying to @MeghnaWBUR @bvanmac @RadioBoston
          Significant increase (10x) in deductions businesses can take for new equipment purchase. Idea is to help increase business investment. pic.twitter.com/fTX9a3VyFw
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