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2018

Maurer School of Law: Indiana University

State and local tax

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Charitable Contributions In Lieu Of Salt Deductions, David Gamage Jan 2018

Charitable Contributions In Lieu Of Salt Deductions, David Gamage

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State governments are considering new charitable tax credits designed to circumvent the 2017 federal tax overhaul’s cap on state and local tax deductions. Will these plans work? This essay argues that the answer is: yes, but with some qualifications.


The Future Of Salt: A Broader Picture, David Gamage, Darien Shanske Jan 2018

The Future Of Salt: A Broader Picture, David Gamage, Darien Shanske

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In this essay, we evaluate the new cap on the state and local tax (SALT) deduction. We argue that the structure of the new cap is not consistent with any theory as to what the SALT deduction is or should be. In canvassing these theories, we further evaluate how future reforms to the SALT deduction might proceed.


Why (And How) States Should Tax The Repatriation, David Gamage, Darien Shanske Jan 2018

Why (And How) States Should Tax The Repatriation, David Gamage, Darien Shanske

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This essay analyzed how U.S. state tax laws should treat the repatriation income generated by the 2017 federal tax legislation.