Episode 22, Joe Manchin Blocks The Build Back Better Bill Again

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In this episode we cover, how Joe Manchin blocks The Build Back Better Bill again, Hungary wants to be left alone, more proposed Low Income Housing Credits, The 3.8% tax expansion proposal is criticized by the real estate industry.

Show Notes:
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/tax/articles/tax-news-and-views-newsletter.html

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Ron Cohen, CPA
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