The law contains
several provisions favorable to
businesses, including a cut in the corporate income - tax rate to 21 %, down from 35 %; the ability to write off qualified investments in new facilities right away, rather than over
several years; and the potential for a 20 % income
deduction for
small -
business owners who own companies via pass - through entities.
But if you are not a
small business owner, there are still above - the - line
deductions you can take such as stock losses up to $ 3,000, IRA contributions, student loan interest, moving expenses, alimony and
several other items.