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One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s No Tax On Tips and Overtime Provisions Prompt Important Questions and Considerations for Both...

Vedder Price on 7/31/2025

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) into law. The expansive federal tax and spending bill contains two provisions touching on extant wage and hour law that may have...more

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Impact on Individuals

Warner Norcross + Judd on 7/28/2025

While most of us were enjoying the summer and the holiday weekend, Congress passed, and President Donald Trump signed, major tax legislation commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill with the acronym, OBBBA. OBBBA covers a...more

What Employers Should Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 7/25/2025

On July 4, 2025, H.R.1, or what is being called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), was signed into law, introducing major reforms in tax and employee benefits that affect businesses and their employees. OBBBA is an...more

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Impacts for Businesses

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 7/9/2025

On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”) into law. Congress passed the OBBBA through budget reconciliation, a special legislative process that allows Congress to advance...more

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Tax Provisions in Final Legislation Impacting Domestic and Multinational Businesses

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/9/2025

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed H.R. 1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB), into law. OBBB was initially approved by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025 (the House Bill), followed by...more

How the Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Your Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy

Amundsen Davis LLC on 7/8/2025

The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that...more

Massachusetts Tax Reform Enacted – Estate Tax Exemption Increase and Other Help for Residents

Bowditch & Dewey on 10/5/2023

The long-awaited Massachusetts tax reform package was signed by Governor Maura Healey on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Among the provisions: Estate Tax Reform: Establishes a non-refundable credit of $99,600 for each estate,...more

Estate Planning Advisory - House Ways and Means Proposal

A&O Shearman on 10/29/2021

The House Ways and Means Committee recently proposed sweeping changes to the tax code that would significantly impair fundamental wealth transfer planning techniques. We recommend that you consider taking action now....more

Biden’s Proposed Income Tax Increases And The Sale Of The Baby Boomer Business

Rivkin Radler LLP on 4/26/2021

“Yeah, I’m the Tax Man” Last week, several media outlets reported that Mr. Biden will soon propose that Congress increase the federal income tax rate applicable to long-term capital gains recognized by individual...more

2020 Year-End Estate Planning Advisory

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 11/25/2020

In 2020, COVID-19, the US presidential election, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES ACT) dominated the planning landscape....more

No Tax Deduction For Sexual Harassment Settlements Subject To Confidentiality Provision

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 8/7/2018

Congress recently passed the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act which includes Internal Revenue Code §162(q). Specifically, § 162(q) provides:- No deduction is allowed for any settlement or payment related to sexual harassment or...more

[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 6/22/2018

Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

Employee Benefits and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Maynard Nexsen on 4/5/2018

As we move into the second quarter of 2018, now is a good time to remind employers about the significant impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on employee benefits. While some of these issues may not affect the taxation...more

Three new acts change tax and employee benefit rules and might require employer action

Hogan Lovells on 3/21/2018

Congress and the Administration have been busy recently, enacting not only the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" or "TCJA" on December 22, 2017, but also a Continuing Resolution on January 23, 2018, and the Bipartisan Budget Act of...more

Tax Reform: The Impact On Real Estate

Akerman LLP on 2/8/2018

The new tax law commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (the “Act”) – signed into law on December 22, 2017 – makes far reaching income tax law changes that will impact both commercial and residential real estate....more

Tax Reform: Key Considerations for M&A, Private Equity & Venture Capital Transactions

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 1/22/2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act was ostensibly promoted as a means to encourage investment and to promote growth in the U.S. economy, while reducing harmful...more

What Is the Impact of Tax Reform on US Wind Tax Equity Deals?

Mayer Brown on 1/19/2018

A Word About Wind has published our article What Is the Impact of Tax Reform on US Wind Tax Equity Deals? in its blog (subscription required) and newsletter. ...more

2018 Key Trust & Estate Planning and Corporate Ownership Implications of the New Tax Law

Perkins Coie on 1/18/2018

With the passage of Public Law no. 115-97, commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the 2017 Tax Act), attorneys in Perkins Coie’s Trust & Estate Planning practice, along with our clients running closely...more

FMLA Tax Credit Available For Some Employers Who Offer Paid Leave

Snell & Wilmer on 1/17/2018

Although the federal Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not require employers to provide paid leave, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed late last year by President Trump, provides a tax credit incentive beginning this year...more

Tax Bill Means Changes to Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation

Stinson - Benefits Notes Blog on 1/12/2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law a tax bill reconciling both the House and Senate versions of the so-called Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Act’s major provisions are lowering the corporate tax rate to 21%...more

Tax Reform: Sweeping Changes To Federal Tax Law And The Impact On Businesses And Individuals

Akerman LLP on 1/12/2018

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law what is commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (the "Act"). The Act makes significant changes to the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and affects a broad...more

Tax Reform: What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for the Real Estate and Construction Industry?

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC on 1/11/2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act changes many provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, from individual and business provisions, to...more

Analysis of Key Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Ballard Spahr LLP on 1/9/2018

As we are sure you know, H.R. 1, informally known as the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, became law on December 22, 2017. This new law will impact almost all taxpayers. Ballard Spahr's Tax Group has prepared a detailed summary of...more

Tax Reform: Spotlight on Compensation and Benefits Provisions

Baker Donelson on 1/9/2018

The new tax bill (the "Act") - a culmination of months of back-and-forth between the House and Senate Republicans - was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Act fulfills many of the promises made by the Trump...more

Tax Reform Is Going To Yield Some Real Estate “Blues”

Fox Rothschild LLP on 1/8/2018

Lots of electronic ink has been spilled this week on winners and losers coming out of the Tax Reform Act passed on December 20. Much of this is fairly speculative but some is simply common sense....more

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