FEDERAL TAXATION FOR 2010 and following years
The key provisions of the law are;
- The raise of the tax rates for individuals earning more than $ 200.000 a year for an individual filer going from 33% to 36% and an over $ 250.000 yearly income for a couple filling jointly from 35% to 39,6%.
- Itemized deductions are also reduced for these brackets.
- Capital gains and dividend are taxed at 20% instead of 15% for these brackets.
- Estate tax is reinstated. with an exemption for estate wealth below $ 3,5 millions.
- Also, a reform of taxation system for international submits foreign profits at US rates.
Posted on 02/04/10
