Below are some examples of the most common provisions that will be expiring December 31, 2012.

Individuals

  • 10% tax rate for individuals; reduction of other rates
  • Reduced capital gain rates
  • Child tax credit increase to $1,000 
  • American opportunity education credit
  • Cancellation of debt income exclusion for principal residence

Business

  • 50% additional first-year depreciation
  • Section 179 increase in expensing limits to $125,000/$500,000