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Staying Informed in a Rapidly Evolving Tax Policy Landscape

Success in implementing and executing a Total Tax Approach requires organizations to continually monitor the rapidly evolving legislative and regulatory landscape. With the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA, understanding the new provisions and their planning implications is more important than ever. Insights from a trusted advisor are essential to help you navigate and adapt to these tax changes.   

BDO provides timely, in-depth analysis of recent tax law changes and proposed tax legislation to help businesses and high net worth individuals develop strategies to effectively align with current tax policy. Our team, which includes former Congressional, IRS, Treasury, and U.S. Tax Court staff, offers guidance on recent legislation, regulations, and ongoing policy developments. 

We are committed to helping you navigate and thrive amid ongoing complexity. Explore our comprehensive tax reform resources for practical insights and let us be your primary source for staying ahead in today’s evolving landscape.

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Table of Key Tax Provisions in OBBBA

August 5, 2025

Republicans completed work on a major tax bill that would affect nearly all businesses and investors; stay informed and plan accordingly.

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Treasury, IRS Release New Guidance for Determining Beginning of Construction

August 19, 2025

Treasury and IRS issued Notice 2025-42, updating rules for when solar and wind projects begin construction. After September 1, 2025, only the physical work test applies, with exceptions for certain facilities.

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IRS Issues Procedural Guidance on OBBBA Treatment of R&E Expenditures

September 4, 2025

The IRS has issued Rev. Proc. 2025-28, outlining procedures for elections under new Section 174A from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The guidance highlights immediate steps for small business taxpayers regarding retroactive elections and details new options for deducting or amortizing domestic research costs.

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New York City Issues Guidance on OBBBA Decoupling Adjustments for Business Taxes

October 6, 2026

New York City has issued guidance on OBBBA decoupling adjustments for business taxes. Learn how the changes could affect Section 163(j), depreciation, R&E deductions, and filing obligations.

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Pennsylvania Issues New Section 163(j) Guidance for 2025 and Later for Corporate Income Tax Filings

September 30, 2026

Pennsylvania’s new Section 163(j) guidance may require separate-company calculations and state-specific workpapers. Learn how the changes could affect CNIT compliance.

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House Taxwriter Introduces International Reform Bill

September 24, 2026

A proposed international tax reform bill would revise FDDEI, NCTI, and BEAT rules. Explore the key provisions and what they could mean for multinational taxpayers.

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Proposed Regulations Could Affect FTC and FDDEI Calculations for Multinational Taxpayers

September 21, 2026

Treasury’s proposed international tax regulations could significantly affect foreign tax credit calculations, deduction allocation, and reporting for multinational groups with CFCs.

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Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations on CFC Pro Rata Share Rules Under the OBBBA

September 18, 2026

New CFC ownership rules may change how income and losses are allocated. See the potential effects on transactions, reporting, and tax planning.

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Proposed Section 987 Regulations Include CFC Exemption Election

September 15, 2026

The proposed Section 987 CFC election could reduce ongoing compliance requirements, but taxpayers should carefully evaluate potential impacts on gain recognition, loss treatment, and long-term tax outcomes.

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Treasury and IRS Propose Rules for Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts

September 11, 2026

Explore proposed regulations for Trump accounts and what they may mean for employers considering these benefits.

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Pennsylvania’s Changes to 163(j) Calculations Could Affect 2025 Filings

September 1, 2026

Explore the implications of Pennsylvania’s revised Section 163(j) guidance for tax years beginning in 2025 and later.

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Treasury Issues Guidance on One-Month Deferral, Foreign Tax Credit Under the OBBBA

August 27, 2026

Learn how proposed international tax regulations could affect foreign tax credits, GILTI earnings, and CFC reporting.

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California Moves to Subject Digital Prewritten Software to Sales and Use Tax

July 1, 2026

California’s new law brings sales and use tax to digital prewritten software and SaaS starting January 1, 2027, creating major implications for buyers and sellers. Read what S.B. 122 covers, where gray areas remain, and steps companies can take now.

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DOL Clarifies That Trump Accounts Generally Are Not ERISA Plans: Key Tax Considerations for Employers

June 25, 2026

New DOL guidance clarifies that Trump accounts generally aren’t ERISA-covered plans, opening the door for employers to consider a tax-favored benefit with fewer administrative demands.

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Joint Committee Offers Insight on OBBBA Interpretation

June 11, 2026

New information from Congress’s scorekeeper sheds light on how taxpayers, courts, and the IRS should interpret OBBBA provisions. Read the insight to learn more.

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Tax Legislative Roundup: Reconciliation, OBBBA Guidance Outlook, and IRS Enforcement

June 11, 2026

Congress may be gearing up for another reconciliation push as the IRS advances OBBBA guidance and enforcement efforts. Read the latest on key tax policy developments in Washington.

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IRS Issues Relief for Exempt Organization Executive Compensation Excise Tax

June 9, 2026

IRS Notice 2026-36 offers interim guidance on expanded excise tax rules for tax-exempt executive compensation. Learn what it means for ATEOs and covered employees.

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OBBBA and Medicaid: What Urban Safety Net Hospitals Need to Know Now

June 1, 2026

OBBBA and Medicaid changes could create major challenges for urban safety-net hospitals. Learn what leaders should know now to prepare and respond.

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Indiana Updates OBBBA Conformity, Offers Details on New Amnesty Program

April 30, 2026

See how Indiana’s new tax legislation and updated amnesty guidance may affect state conformity to recent federal changes and create planning considerations for 2026.

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Georgia Enacts Important SALT Bills, Several Others Await Kemp’s Signature

April 29, 2026

Georgia’s 2026 legislative session delivered notable SALT developments, including OBBBA conformity changes and proposed cuts to personal and corporate tax rates. See what’s now law and what still awaits the governor’s action.

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Healthcare Provider Taxes and the OBBBA

April 27, 2026

How the OBBBA is reshaping healthcare provider taxes: new limits, frozen rates, and a lower safe harbor threshold are changing Medicaid funding and state tax planning. See what these shifts could mean for providers and advisors.

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IRS Finalizes Rules on Occupations Eligible for OBBBA No Tax on Tips

April 15, 2026

Find out how the OBBBA tip deduction could affect workers from 2025 through 2028, including who may qualify, key limits, and IRS rules for reporting tip income.

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California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal Would Allow Sweeping, One-Time Taxation Based on Net Worth

March 30, 2026

California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Act may reach the Nov. 3 ballot, proposing a one-time wealth tax assessed Dec. 31, 2026 and paid with 2026 returns. Learn what’s at stake—including funding goals and legal/valuation questions.

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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Children’s Savings Accounts

March 18, 2026

The IRS on March 6, 2026, proposed regulations that would provide the core administrative framework for launching Trump accounts, a new type of individual retirement account (IRA) for eligible children created by the OBBBA under new Section 530A.

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Latest Interim CAMT Guidance Expands Adjustments to Financial Statement Income

February 26, 2026

Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2026-7 with interim CAMT guidance, updating financial statement income adjustments to curb reporting‑tax mismatches that can trigger CAMT. See what changed and how it builds on recent taxpayer‑friendly CAMT notices.

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Texas Marketplace Fees: Could Sales Tax Relief Be on the Way?

October 8, 2026

Texas has proposed guidance clarifying that certain marketplace fees and commissions are not taxable data processing services. Learn what the changes could mean for platforms and sellers.

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New Tariffs and Minimum Import Prices on Polysilicon, Derivatives and Solar Products

August 18, 2026

New Section 232 trade measures could reshape solar supply chains. See how businesses can prepare before Dec. 4, 2026.

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USTR Announces New 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Following Section 301 Investigation

July 24, 2026

USTR has imposed an additional 25% duty on many imports from Brazil following a Section 301 investigation. Learn what took effect July 22, 2026, and why it matters.

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Double-Digit Section 301 Tariffs Hit Imports from 60 Economies

July 24, 2026

A new two-tiered Section 301 tariff regime now targets imports from 60 economies over forced-labor enforcement concerns. See what changed on July 24, 2026, and what it could mean.

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First-Ever Section 338 Tariffs and New Aluminum and Defense Supply-Chain Controls: What Businesses Need to Know

July 23, 2026

The Trump administration’s latest trade measures point to a broader use of tariffs and supply-chain policy. Read what the July 20, 2026 announcement could mean for businesses.

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How Tax Complexity is Impacting the Retail Industry

July 7, 2026

Trade shifts and tariff pressures are reshaping retail tax strategy, pushing finance and tax leaders into bigger roles in business resilience and planning. Explore the top retail priorities and challenges revealed in BDO’s 2026 Tax Strategist Survey.

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CBP Suspends De Minimis Exemption and Introduces New Postal Entry Requirements

July 1, 2026

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has indefinitely suspended the duty-free de minimis entry exception, imposed new reporting and entry requirements for postal shipments, and is testing a new electronic informal entry procedure. Read the insight to learn more.

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Update on CBP IEEPA Refund Progress and New Orders from the U.S. Court of International Trade

June 5, 2026

Getting IEEPA tariff refunds may be getting harder. Read the latest on CBP’s refund position, CIT orders, and what importers should watch next.

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President Trump Modifies Tariff Treatment of Imported Steel, Aluminum, and Copper

June 4, 2026

New Section 232 changes could affect tariff rates and product coverage for aluminum, steel, and copper imports. See what the June 1, 2026 proclamation may mean for your business.

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2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey

May 19, 2026

Download the 2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey to elevate your tax strategy with critical data and benchmark your tax function against the competition.

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