Tax Legislative Update

Overview

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Highlights

In this valuable tax legislative update, Marc J. Gerson, chairman of the tax department of Miller & Chevalier Chartered, reviews and discusses the future prospects of the “Build Back Better Act,” and examines the potential for bipartisan tax legislation later this year. He also previews the 2022 midterm elections, emphasizing the effect of those elections on the congressional tax-writing committees and current tax legislative landscape.

 During the webinar, attendees with learn

• What the prospects are for enactment of the significant tax increase provisions on individuals and businesses contained in the “Build Back Better Act”
• What other pieces of tax legislation may receive consideration this year
• How the 2022 midterm elections might affect the current tax legislative landscape

Presenters

Facilitator:

Marc J. Gerson

Chair, Tax Department, Miller & Chevalier Chartered

Marc Gerson’s practice focuses on federal tax policy, providing strategic advice and representation to clients before Congress, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Mr. Gerson has been named a “Top Lobbyist” by The Hill and the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics.  Prior to rejoining Miller & Chevalier, Mr. Gerson served as Majority Tax Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means. In that role, he provided policy and technical analysis with respect to the development and evaluation of tax legislation, acting as the staff liaison to Committee on Ways and Means members, the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, the Joint Committee on Taxation, and Treasury. He served as counsel on all major tax legislation enacted in the 109th Congress, including the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, and the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006.

Mr. Gerson is widely recognized for his expertise regarding tax technical corrections legislation. His article, “Technically Speaking: The Art of Technical Corrections” (Tax Notes) is regarded as the seminal work on the topic.