On this episode, Chris Wittich, MBT, CPA, Partner — Boyum Barenscheer, joins again to discuss the latest updates on the employee retention credit (ERC) from H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, the law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Chris discusses how the legislation affects ERC claims and the implications for businesses with pending claims. He also delves into the extension of the statute of limitations for examination.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• What H.R. 1 changes about ERC claims processing
• An update on ERC claims processing
• What the extension of the statute for examination from H.R. 1 means for ERC claims
• Reminder about the IRS FAQs about income tax returns and ERC claims

AICPA resources

Employee retention credit guidance and resources — A library for comprehensive guidance, essential tools and the latest news on the ERC.

Planning after tax changes — The tax landscape has shifted. Now’s the time for CPAs to turn insights into action with proactive financial planning. Access FAQs, guides, summaries and learning solutions in one central hub.

IRS FAQs about the Employee Retention Credit — On March 20, the IRS provided updated FAQs on income tax and ERC.

Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey podcast includes a digest of tax developments, trending issues and practice management tips that you need to be aware of to elevate your professional development and your firm practices.

This resource is part of the robust tax resource library available from the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section is your go-to home base for staying up to date on the latest tax developments and providing the edge you need for upskilling your professional development. If you’re not already a member, consider joining this prestigious community of your tax peers. You’ll get free CPE, access to rich technical content such as our Annual Tax Compliance Kit, a weekly member newsletter and a digital subscription to The Tax Adviser.

In this joint episode with the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Section podcast, host Cary Sinnett, Senior Manager, Personal Financial Planning — AICPA & CIMA, further discusses the latest tax legislation with guests Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Partner — Porte Brown and Robert Keebler, CPA/PFS, MST, AEP (Distinguished), CGMA. Hear insights on the recently passed tax legislation, implications for clients and important considerations for tax professionals now that the bill has been passed signed into law on July 4, 2025.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• Discussion of what the permanent TCJA tax brackets and QBI deduction mean for tax planning
• Details on the new income exclusions for tips and overtime
• Topics important to discuss with clients, including Roth conversions, entity structure decisions, as well as estate and gifting strategies

AICPA resources

2025 Reconciliation Charts: Key Tax Provisions and PFP Considerations — Tax and PFP downloadable charts provide clear, side-by-side comparisons of current tax law, the original H.R. 1 provisions and the Senate’s reconciliation version — highlighting where they align or diverge — and outline the final legislation

Planning after tax changes — CPAs need to not only brace for tax law changes but also be proactive in planning for them. Find more resources here to learn more about the latest updates.

2025 Tax Reform Advocacy — The AICPA tax advocacy library on current tax reform developments that Congress is considering in 2025.

FAQs on Tax Reform via Budget Reconciliation — Tax reform FAQs that explain the budget reconciliation process, legislative timing, key issues and practical tips for CPAs.

Tax Section news and member FAQ — Get the latest tax news, a digest of key tax topics and commonly asked questions about resources and benefits.

In this joint episode with the Personal Financial Planning (PFP) podcast, host April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Senior Manager — AICPA & CIMA, discusses the latest tax legislation with guests Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, Partner — Porte Brown and Robert Keebler, CPA/PFS, MST, AEP (Distinguished), CGMA. Hear insights on current tax legislation, implications for clients and important considerations for tax professionals.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

• The next steps for this pending legislation
• Key points about state and local tax (SALT) cap, pass-through entity tax (PTET) and Sec. 199A, Qualified Business Income (QBI) provisions
• Legislative take on Sec. 174 R&E expenditures
• Other important conversations that may be necessary in the coming months

AICPA resources

2025 Reconciliation Charts: Key Tax Provisions and PFP Considerations — Tax and PFP downloadable charts provide clear, side-by-side comparisons of current tax law, the proposed changes in H.R. 1 and how the Senate Finance Committee’s proposal aligns or diverges with H.R. 1.

Planning for tax changes and tax reform — CPAs need to not only brace for tax law changes such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and expiring provisions but also be proactive in planning for them. Find more resources here to learn more about the latest updates.

AICPA submits recommendations to Senate Finance Committee on reconciliation bill — The AICPA submitted a letter to Senate Finance Committee leadership outlining its endorsements, concerns about the PTET SALT deduction and a request for clarification and two additional recommendations.

2025 Tax Reform Advocacy — The AICPA tax advocacy library on current tax reform developments that Congress is considering in 2025, including the expiring provisions of the TCJA.

FAQs on Tax Reform via Budget Reconciliation — Tax reform FAQs that explain the budget reconciliation process, legislative timing, key issues and practical tips for CPAs.

Tax Section news and member FAQ — Get the latest tax news, a digest of key tax topics and commonly asked questions about resources and benefits.