Government Shutdown Outlook: On Sept. 29, House and Senate majority and minority leaders, also known as the “Big 4,” met with President Trump to discuss the imminent federal government shutdown.
The meeting ended without an agreement, leaving the government on track to shut down on Tuesday at midnight for the first time in over five years.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) pressed for a broader deal that includes extending the enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits (eAPTCs), reversing health care cuts from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, P.L. 119-21) and limiting the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) ability to rescind congressional funding unilaterally. Read more…
On the agency side, the Treasury Department released its contingency plan for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and departmental offices in case a deal is not reached. Due to supplemental funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA, P.L. 117-169) available through 2031, the IRS will be able to maintain operations for five business days under the contingency plan. Read more…
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Comes to an End: As of Oct. 1, consumers can no longer claim federal tax credits for new, previously owned or qualified commercial clean vehicles. The OBBBA’s enactment in July accelerated the phaseout and termination of several clean energy incentives, including sections 25E, 30D and 45W. Read more…
Investment Strategies Shift Toward Clean Energy Projects Qualifying Under Expired Tax Credits: To avoid uncertainty in investment strategies, some investors are directing more capital toward clean energy projects that began construction before the Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (ITC) expired at the end of 2024. Banks and corporations are classifying Section 48-eligible projects as lower risk because they are shielded from the added uncertainties. Read more…
IRS Issues Proposed Rulemaking for Tipped Income Deduction: On Sept. 22, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations for the “No Tax on Tips” provision enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The provision allows workers in occupations that customarily and regularly received tips to deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips per year from their income beginning in 2025 through 2028. Read more…
IRS Workforce Reductions Affecting OBBBA Implementation: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of Chief Counsel is facing significant staffing shortages after more than 350 attorneys resigned from the office. The departures have left leadership gaps across several divisions as the agency works towards implementing the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Read more…
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