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Estate Planning Impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a major taxation and spending bill commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act“. The following provisions of the Act may be of interest to estate planning clients:

1. Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exemption. The federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax exemption amounts permanently increase to $15 million per person effective January 1, 2026, and will be adjusted for inflation in future years. The current exemption is $13.99 million per person.

2. Higher SALT Deduction Cap. The individual state and local tax deduction limitation (SALT limitation) increases to $40,000 and is indexed for inflation through tax year 2029, after which the cap reverts to $10,000. The cap is phased down for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes over $500,000. For tax years after 2029, the cap returns to $10,000.

3. Expanded QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock) Benefits. The Act enhances the tax exclusion under Section 1202 for QSBS as follows:

  • Provides a tiered gain exclusion for QSBS, permitting a 50% exclusion for shares held more than three years, a 75% exclusion for shares held more than four years, and a 100% exclusion for shares held more than five years.
  • Increases the per-issuer dollar cap from $10 million to $15 million (indexed to inflation beginning in 2027).
  • Raises the corporate-level gross assets ceiling from $50 million to $75 million (indexed to inflation beginning in 2027).

If you have questions about how these changes may affect your estate plan or business holdings, please do not hesitate to contact an attorney at Sims & Campbell to discuss any questions you may have regarding the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.

Read more about the article Updates on the Corporate Transparency Act: Our Commitment to Keeping You Informed

Updates on the Corporate Transparency Act: Our Commitment to Keeping You Informed

At Sims & Campbell, our experienced estate planning attorneys are committed to providing our clients with the latest updates on legal developments that could impact them. To ensure you have the most accurate and timely information, we will now be posting all news regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) right here on our blog.

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department announced a suspension of the March 21, 2025, deadline for filing under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for both domestic companies and U.S. citizens. Additionally, the Treasury announced it will not enforce any penalties or fines. This decision follows a series of legal and regulatory developments regarding the CTA and its enforcement. For more details, see below:

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a U.S. law that was enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The purpose of the CTA is to enhance transparency in the ownership of companies and to combat illicit activities like money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorist financing by making it harder for criminals to hide behind anonymous shell companies. The CTA requires certain businesses, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and similar entities, to disclose information about their beneficial owners. A beneficial owner is an individual who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls at least 25% of a company or who exercises substantial control over it.

The CTA has far-reaching implications for both domestic and foreign companies, and understanding its requirements is essential for compliance. With that in mind, we’ll keep you up to date on any changes, deadlines, and new regulations that emerge. Read on for the latest news on the Corporate Transparency Act.

Here are the key takeaways:

  1. Suspension of the Filing Deadline: The Treasury has suspended the filing requirement under the CTA for domestic companies and U.S. citizens. The March 21, 2025, deadline is no longer applicable at this time.
  2. No Penalties or Fines At This Time: The Treasury Department announced it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the BOI reporting rule under the existing regulatory deadlines.
  3. Proposed Rulemaking to Narrow Scope: The Treasury is preparing a proposed rulemaking that could narrow the scope of the CTA’s reporting requirements to focus exclusively on foreign reporting companies. These are entities formed under foreign law but that have registered to do business in the U.S. by filing a document with a secretary of state or similar office.
  4. Legal Uncertainty: The proposed narrowing of the rule is inconsistent with the original text of the CTA and could be subject to legal challenges. While it is unclear who might challenge these changes, the possibility of legal action remains.
  5. Ongoing Legal Challenges: The CTA, which was passed during the first Trump Administration and implemented under the Biden Administration, has faced numerous legal challenges across the country. These challenges are still ongoing, with many cases pending before appellate courts.
  6. Impact on Information Already Filed: The Treasury has not clarified what will happen to the information already submitted under the CTA. Additionally, with the suspension of the enforcement of the filing deadline, domestic companies and U.S. citizens are no longer required to keep their submitted information up to date.

Stay tuned to our blog for the latest information on the Corporate Transparency Act and other legal matters that may affect you and your business. For additional questions or concerns, please contact our office to schedule a confidential estate planning meeting with one of our attorneys.