That's great
Unlike many folks, I find taxes to be really interesting and it sounds like you do as well.
I'm very anxious to get more details about this whole tax bill. It seems like every conversation from the right, as well as the left over simplifies, and cherry picks aspects (usually rumored aspects) they like or dislike about the bill. That's nature of these things I suppose. I don't believe this bill is good for America, but it sure would be nice if we had better information on it.
Your point is well taken though - income shifting should be done with guidance, with the recognition - that next eventually comes 
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