Tax planning for the TCJA's sunset
January 22, 2024
By Nina Daigle, CPA, Aprio, Conyers, Ga.
The law known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, P.L. 115-97, included some major changes to the Code, but not all of them are here to stay. A number of significant provisions are set to expire after 2025. Although Congress may act to extend some or all of them, it is important to know which provisions are expiring so taxpayers can be prepared to maximize their tax savings in case the provisions sunset as currently scheduled.
Individual tax provisions to sunset after 2025
Individual tax rates: The TCJA lowered tax rates to 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. The top rate decreased to 37% from 39.6%. These tax rates are set to sunset Dec. 31, 2025. The top tax rate beginning Jan. 1, 2026, reverts to 39.6%.