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The Fiscal Cliff: What You Need to Know

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November 16, 2012

As Washington grinds on in hope of a solution to the looming "fiscal cliff"—the end-of-the-year deadline for bringing spending in line, under threat of massive across-the-board spending cuts that many fear could endanger the current weak recovery—we've brought together our ongoing news coverage and analysis in one place.

We've also gathered all our coverage of tax tips and strategies for the year's end, and beyond, to help you help your clients deal with the uncertainty.

Republican leaders and the Obama administration are spending this week locked in negotiations, but some wonder whether they'll produce a deal in time to sell it to their respective fellow party members in Congress.

 

NEWS:

New: Obama Reduces Tax-Increase Demand as Budget Talks Inch Forward

 

ANALYSIS:

New: Anxiously Awaiting the Next Episode of the Fiscal Cliffhanger

 

TAX STRATEGIES:

New: Five Year-End Tax Tips in a Tough Moment for Planning

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It's not really a fiscal cliff. January 1, 2013 simply marks the beginning of drastic cuts to various programs and the end of Bush-era tax cuts.

Of course, a certain party backed us into this as a result of the faux default crisis last year. Without those shenanigans, we'd be far better off.

Posted by: JAscher | November 16, 2012 3:46 PM

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