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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has spurred more interest among businesses that may qualify for the tax benefits associated with qualified small business stock (QSBS), including businesses that currently are classified as S corporations for federal income tax purposes. With the amendments made by the OBBB, shareholders of S corporations have new incentives to consider converting to a C corporation structure to the extent Code Section 1202 might apply.

The evolution of tax leaders into strategists has reached a critical inflection point. In a year defined by heightened uncertainty and significant U.S. tax policy shifts, heads of tax are increasingly taking a seat center stage in decision making. With tax changes in the spotlight, this survey further reveals the expanding role of the tax strategists who can connect the dots and help the C-suite executives address the tax implications of their financial, operational, and business decisions.

The new spending and U.S. tax law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, keeps individual tax rates and important deductions in place, with significant tweaks. Outlined and summarized in this chart, taxpayers can explore the individual provisions and compare the OBBBA changes with the former tax law. Note the new areas of long-term certainty and plan around it.

With the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the BBB), there are both risks and tax planning opportunities. In this 10-minute interview, Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services and co-chair of the Family Offices group, sits down with Jason Kohout, partner and fellow co-chair, to discuss the BBB. During this session, Jason focused on the estate gift tax exemptions and other planning opportunities.

Structured as a budget reconciliation package to circumvent traditional filibuster requirements, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the BBB) has passed. The extraordinary breadth and ambition of this package make it one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in recent U.S. congressional history. With its expansive scope spanning 870 pages, this landmark legislation will impact virtually every industry and household in the U.S. through significant policy shifts, funding reallocations, and regulatory changes.

Pressure is building for professional services firms to tackle industry trends head-on, including M&A strategy, technology adoption, tax considerations, and succession planning. Some are also rethinking fee structures and commoditizing service lines; others are restructuring their partnership agreements and expanding their global reach as part of improving their client experience and meeting expectations. Instead of simply reacting to megatrends, competitive organizations and future-focused firms are making changes.

Effectively transitioning a business to the next generation of owners through a business succession plan that incorporates estate tax planning will result in the most value being retained by the owners and their families. Whether the business is entirely family owned or has unrelated owners, each scenario comes with its own complications but with considerable overlap in planning opportunities.

For many art collectors, the allure of acquiring and displaying art often overshadows the effort required to manage it properly and plan for its eventual disposition. After all, upon death, you can’t take it with you. Estate planning for art collectors involves navigating a complex landscape of valuation, tax, and management issues. Without a strategic approach, the beauty hanging on your walls might be at risk of becoming entangled in tax and legal concerns. So, it’s time to master the art of estate planning so your collection remains a source of pride and prosperity for generations.

With the new administration in the U.S. and its focus on various parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA) and the estate tax, changes are expected amid the balancing of competing considerations. In this 10-minute interview, Jason Kohout, partner and co-chair of the Family Offices group at Foley & Lardner, and John Strom, federal lobbyist and member of Foley & Lardner’s Public Policy & Government Relations group discuss the key parts of the TCJA and whether the TCJA’s doubled estate and gift tax exemption will be extended and potentially made permanent.

For income earned in 2025 and tax returns filed in 2026, this tax planning reference guide provides information on the tax rate schedules, exemptions, and contributions to savings plans. As a planning tool for you and your advisors, it can help you see if you need to make any adjustments regarding your tax efficiency, wealth planning, retirement planning, philanthropic strategics, and business and estate planning.