We are living in interesting times. We are coming out of a recession that was a once-in-a-generation event; it caused high unemployment, a large number of home foreclosures, and substantial losses in the stock market and in retirement savings plans. In addition, there have been unprecedented financial frauds and natural disasters, causing personal and financial losses to many individuals. At the same time, a new administration has worked to ease some of the pain for taxpayers while advancing certain reforms, such as health care and “green.” As a result, Congress has enacted a number of measures that can impact your taxes for 2010, 2011, and beyond.
