One, Big, Beautiful Bill - What Individuals Should Know About the Latest Proposals

The U.S. House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. While the bill is now being considered by the Senate, it’s important to understand how the proposals could alter key tax breaks. Curious about how the bill might affect you? Here are seven current tax provisions and how they could change under the bill. Standard deduction The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act nearly doubled the standard deduction. For the 2025 tax year, the standard deduction has been adjusted for inflation as follows: $15,000 for single filers, $30,000 for married couples filing jointly, and $22,500 for heads of household. . Under current law, the increased standard deduction is set to expire after 2025. The...

One, Big, Beautiful Bill - What Business Owners Should Know About the Latest Proposals

A bill in Congress — dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill — could significantly reshape several federal business tax breaks. While the proposed legislation is still under debate, it’s already sparking attention across business communities. Here’s a look at the current rules and proposed changes for five key tax provisions and what they could mean for your business. 1. Bonus depreciation Current rules: Businesses can deduct 40% of the cost of eligible new and used equipment in the year it’s placed in service. (In 2026, this will drop to 20%, eventually phasing out entirely by 2027.) Proposed change: The bill would restore 100% bonus depreciation retroactively for property acquired after January 19, 2025, and extend it through 2029. This would be a major win for businesses looking to...