Inside the Tax Battle: Congress, Tariffs, and Your Bottom Line

28/04/2025 51 min
Inside the Tax Battle: Congress, Tariffs, and Your Bottom Line

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Episode Synopsis

Counsel for the Senate Finance Committee, Tony offers crucial insights on the upcoming expiration of key Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions in 2025, highlighting that while some elements are permanent (like the 21% corporate tax rate), many individual tax provisions will revert to pre-2017 levels without Congressional action. He explains how Senate reconciliation procedures could extend these cuts through a novel "current policy baseline" approach, potentially making them permanent rather than temporary. Tony details how the interplay between tariff policies and tax legislation is affecting economic stability, noting that even traditionally tax-friendly industries are concerned about recent tariff volatility. His insider perspective on Senate procedures and policy negotiations provides financial executives with valuable foresight as they navigate strategic planning in an uncertain legislative environment. The key message: comprehensive tax planning in 2025 will be essential as companies prepare for potential significant changes to both corporate and individual taxation. Connect with Tony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-coughlan-8292b839/

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