Legislative & Regulatory Updates
What OBBB Means for Estate Tax and Wealth Transfer
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act raises the federal estate tax exemption to $15 million per individual beginning January 1, 2026, a permanent change indexed for inflation. For many families, this eases the prospect of federal estate tax altogether. Yet planning remains as vital as ever. The increase does not replace the value of […]
California Medicaid Reforms Shape Future for Community Health Centers
Overview of California Medicaid Reforms and CalAIM California has relied on federal waivers to expand Medicaid and improve care delivery. In December 2015, the state secured a 1115 Medicaid waiver under Section 1115(d)(2) of the Social Security Act. Known as Medi-Cal 2020, the waiver was designed to transform the system by improving care quality and […]
Qualified Small Business Stock Changes: Higher Caps, Shorter Holding
Tucked within the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act is a meaningful update to the tax code: revisions to the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) gain exclusion under Section 1202. Long used as a tool to encourage innovation and investment in early-stage businesses, the QSBS rules have now been clarified and expanded. The changes are […]
New Mortgage Interest Rules Offer Opportunities for Individual Taxpayers
How the OBBB Act Changes Mortgage Interest Deductions The rules for deducting mortgage interest have shifted in ways that may prompt many individual taxpayers to rethink their year-end tax planning. The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act locks in a key limit on acquisition debt, adds a deduction for private mortgage insurance beginning […]
OBBB Creates New Deduction for Qualified Tips Through 2028
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduces a new federal tax provision that may affect businesses with tipped employees. Beginning in 2025, up to $25,000 in qualified tips per year may be excluded from federal taxable income through 2028. The deduction applies to occupations where tipping has long been customary and regular, including roles […]
One Big Beautiful Bill Adds $6,000 Deduction for Social Security Beneficiaries
Starting in 2025, adults age 65 and older can claim an additional deduction of $6,000 on their federal income tax return under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Married couples where both spouses qualify may claim up to $12,000. This provision is available through 2028. The deduction begins to phase out for individuals with […]
Green Energy Tax Credits Ending Under One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) redrew the boundaries of U.S. climate policy. With its passage, several of the tax incentives that had shaped investment in electric vehicles, home energy upgrades, and renewable infrastructure are set to expire. Some of these credits, introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act, had been generous but complex. Others were […]
Businesses See Relief as 1099 Thresholds Increase; Prepare Now for Year-End Deadlines
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings welcome changes for businesses, contractors, and online sellers by raising reporting thresholds for Forms 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-K. Starting in 2026, thresholds for 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC will rise from $600 to $2,000, and 1099-K will return to $20,000 and 200 transactions […]
Why Complex Trusts Matter for High-Net-Worth Investors Under OBBB
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has renewed interest in a once-overlooked planning strategy: the use of a complex trust as a standalone tax-paying entity. While the concept is not new, recent updates including expanded deductions for real estate taxes make the structure more practical and more compelling, particularly for high […]