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The campaign is over, the nation has voted and President-elect Barack Obama will soon have the opportunity to turn talk into action. Explore these resources to learn more about Obama's core tax proposals and some key issues that will be addressed in tax policy decisions ahead.

Deloitte Report

Tax policy decisions ahead: President-elect Obama's call for change

This report from the tax policy group of Deloitte summarizes the broad tax proposals made by President-elect Obama on the campaign trail, and the challenges of moving his agenda through Congress. It then analyzes proposed tax changes more closely, and offers insight on how taxpayers can prepare for changes that may come.

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Federal Tax Restructuring — How Tax Professionals Can Survive the Coming Storm

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The Alternative Minimum Tax — Dealing With the Hottest Topic in Individual Taxation Today

Originally designed to tax the wealthy, the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) now affects many middle-class Americans. Tax professionals need to understand the complexities of the AMT to help themselves and clients minimize exposure to it.More...

The Tax Legislative Process — Changing Realities in an Election Year

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Life! Death! Love! Hate! Greed! Benevolence! Taxes! — Welcome to the World of Estate Planning

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