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Impact Of The Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017 On Six Key Industries, Ariana Bar Jan 2021

Impact Of The Tax Cut And Jobs Act Of 2017 On Six Key Industries, Ariana Bar

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The research showcases the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 on six different industries: agriculture, construction, manufacturing, utilities, finance, and services. Data was obtained from Calcbench, and ratios of income tax to earnings before taxes, assets, and revenue were calculated along with percent changes from 2017 to 2018.It was hypothesized that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 would have a positive impact on these industries and lead to a reduction in taxes. The research demonstrated that change in the corporate tax rate, bonus depreciation, and the NOL carryforward are common aspects of the tax …