Extenders Clear the Senate

Although it’s not ideal and expires in just two weeks, we are glad to report that the tax extenders bill finally passed in the Senate last night by a 76-16 vote and is on its way to the President’s desk.

Among the 55 provisions included in the bill are the reduced five-year built-in gains holding period and the basis adjustment fix for charitable contributions. The package, however, is a one year retroactive extension of the expired provisions through 2014, and will therefore expire at year’s end.

Interestingly, Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) voted against the bill, as did Sen.

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