Tax & Wealth Services Report Blog
Updates and Analysis on Domestic and International Tax and Estate Planning Issues
The Tax & Wealth Services Report, authored by Bilzin Sumberg's private wealth and tax attorneys, provides updates and analysis for domestic and international clients.
Key Tax Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Individuals and Businesses Need to Know
The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) on July 4, 2025 is the first key piece of tax legislation passed during President Trump’s second administration. While preserving much of the structure established under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) enacted during President Trump’s first administration, OBBBA now generally makes permanent much of the TCJA provisions that were set to expire at the end of 2025. OBBBA also makes strategic adjustments designed to expand deductions, enhance investment incentives, and provide long-term clarity for tax planning. Read more for an overview of some of the key provisions impacting individuals and businesses.
Playing Battleship with the IRS: Did They Sink Our Battleship?
In Huang v. United States, the District Court denied the IRS’s motion to dismiss a taxpayer’s refund suit challenging penalties for failing to timely file Form 3520. The case notably acknowledges that reliance on tax preparation software—traditionally a weak defense—may contribute to establishing reasonable cause when combined with other factors.
Preparation of the "Sunset" and Estate Planning in an Uncertain Economic Climate for High Net Worth Families
With economic uncertainty rising and the TCJA's gift and estate tax exemption set to sunset at the end of 2025, high net worth families should act now to leverage planning strategies. Depressed asset values, high interest rates, and potential tax changes make this a critical window to transfer wealth efficiently. Early planning can minimize estate taxes and secure financial legacies despite market volatility.
Corporate Transparency Act: U.S. Treasury Issues Interim Final Rule and New Deadlines
On March 21, 2025, FinCEN issued an Interim Rule that significantly narrows the scope of the Corporate Transparency Act. Under the new rule, domestic entities and U.S. persons are no longer required to file beneficial ownership reports, and enforcement against them has been suspended. Only certain foreign entities with non-U.S. beneficial owners remain subject to the CTA’s requirements. A 60-day comment period is now open, with a final rule expected later this year. Learn more about the Interim Rule and its implications.
Treasury Department and FinCEN Announce Drastic Limits on Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act
On March 2, 2025, the Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce penalties for BOI reporting violations under the Corporate Transparency Act—both before and after upcoming rule changes take effect. While this reduces regulatory pressure on U.S. businesses, non-U.S. companies may still face enforcement. Learn more about FinCEN’s and the US Treasury Department's evolving BOI reporting requirements.
Corporate Transparency Act is Back in Effect – Only 30 Day Extension!
Following a federal court ruling, the Corporate Transparency Act has been reinstated and FinCEN has announced it has extended the deadline for most reporting companies to file the beneficial ownership information (BOI) report until March 21, 2025. For reporting companies that have not yet filed a BOI report and are required to do so they should take immediate action to file the BOI report to avoid applicable reporting penalties.
Corporate Transparency Act: “Stay” Put
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted the U.S. government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction prohibiting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). Because a separate nationwide injunction order issued by a different U.S. federal court is still in place, the Financial Enforcement Crimes Network (“FinCEN”) has stated that it will continue to not enforce the CTA for the time-being.