BE Informed
BE Informed brings practical accounting, tax, audit, and consulting insights directly to business owners and finance professionals. Hosted by Brown Edwards, CPA, each episode offers clear, accessible guidance on essential financial topics that impact your business. From explaining tax regulations to discussing effective financial management strategies, we provide straightforward advice to support your decision-making.
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Employer-Provided Childcare Credit: Major Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
In this episode of BE Informed, I dive into the significant updates surrounding the Employer-Provided Childcare Credit as outlined in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was passed on July 4th, 2025. Join me, Jacob Reeves, as I discuss how the credit has been raised from 25% to 40% for employer-provided childcare costs, with small businesses benefiting even more at 50%. Notably, the maximum credit amount has skyrocketed from $150,000 to $500,000 per year, creating substantial opportunities for larger employers to reconsider their childcare offerings. If you're a business leader or involved in finance, this episode will equip you with crucial insights on how these changes can impact your organization and your employees. Tune in to stay informed and prepared!
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Business Tax Provisions Explained
Join tax experts Jacob Reeves and Kevin Forget from Brown Edwards & Company as they break down important business provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3), passed July 4th, 2025. Learn about changes to paid family medical leave credits, excess business loss limitations, corporate charitable contribution floors, and other tax provisions affecting businesses and business owners.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Extensions: What the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for You
In this episode of BE Informed, I dive into the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) extensions as outlined in the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill." Join me as I break down key provisions impacting individual and estate taxes, including the permanence of individual tax rates and increased standard deductions. Discover how these changes will affect your financial planning, from mortgage interest deductions to casualty loss limitations. I also discuss the implications of student loan discharge exclusions and what they mean for taxpayers. Whether you're a seasoned professional or navigating tax concerns for the first time, this episode offers valuable insights to help you understand how these legislative changes might benefit you. Tune in for a clear and informative discussion.
Estate & Gift Tax Changes and SALT Cap Update: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for You
Brown Edwards tax experts Jacob Reeves and Marie Wimmer break down key provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), including the permanent increase of the estate and gift tax exemption to $15 million and the temporary expansion of the SALT cap to $40,000 through 2029. Learn how these changes may impact your tax planning and what pass-through entity owners need to know about state tax workarounds.