The possibility of significant tax change is front and center as Congress continues work on a two-part legislative package that would advance many of President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda. Join Simply Tax® host Damien Martin, BKD Trusted Advisors™ Yelena Bosovik and Tad Goodenbour, and industry guests for a new weekly livestream on YouTube. These lively discussions will cover the latest developments, thought-provoking insights, and strategies amid the uncertainty. A complete archive of the recordings of our live sessions is available below.
Simply Tax Talks | November 9, 2021
Here’s what we covered:
- What’s the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill
- What’s next for the IIJA and the BBB
- Changes to the tax-related provisions included in the latest version of the BBB
- Approaching year-end planning given the uncertainty
Simply Tax Talks | November 2, 2021
Here’s what we covered:
- What’s in, what’s out, and what’s new with the updated framework from House Democrats
- Provisions or pivots in the framework that were surprises
- Predictions on when we might see the bipartisan infrastructure bill advance
Simply Tax Talks | October 26, 2021
Here’s what we covered:
- Opposition to increases in the corporate or top marginal individual income tax rate
- The current target and timeline
- Change to the employee retention credit under the bipartisan infrastructure bill
Additional “Build Back Better” Resources
BKD Articles
- House Ways & Means Committee Proposes Tax Increases (September 13, 2021)
- Tax Legislation to Expect This Fall (September 8, 2021)
Podcast Episodes
- Episode 133: Where Things Stand with Build Back Better (October 22, 2021)
- Episode 131: Wealth Planning for Build Back Better (October 11, 2021)
- Episode 129: Reconciling Reconciliation & More (September 15, 2021)
- Episode 126: Tax Legislative Halftime Report (July 30, 2021)
- Episode 123: Planning for Individual Tax Change in 2021 (May 13, 2021)
Specialized Resources
Simply Tax Podcast®
Simply Tax® cuts through the static of the tax world and doesn’t waste your time by needlessly tossing around 10-dollar terms and citing code sections. Host Damien Martin has a knack for boiling down complex issues for business professionals who need a trusted advisor to help strengthen their tax mind.
BKD's Tax Reform Resource Center
BKD’s tax professionals will continually provide up-to-date information on industry-specific tax reform.
American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Tax Reform Resource Center
The AICPA Tax Reform Resource Center provides comprehensive coverage on tax reform. Featuring a repository of news, resources, videos, podcasts, learning and AICPA advocacy positions.
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