From Brackets to Benefits: H.R. 1 Individual Tax Deep Dive

Tax

Webcast

From Brackets to Benefits: H.R. 1 Individual Tax Deep Dive

Part of the H.R. 1 Tax Masterclass Series, this session covers key individual tax changes, including SALT, brackets, deductions, credits, compliance, “Trump accounts,” and planning for 2025–2026 transitions.

$105 - $149

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Format

Webcast

Date

Oct 23, 2025

NASBA Field of Study

Taxes

Level

Intermediate

CPE Credits

3.5

Instructor

Deborah Walker, Mark Gallegos, Kasey Pittman , Annette Nellen

Availability

3 months

Product Number

WC5041420

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Business & partner

Part of a discounted

Product Details

Part of the H.R. 1 Tax Masterclass Series, this session covers the major individual tax changes under H.R. 1, also known as OBBBA.

We’ll begin with:

State and local tax (SALT) itemized limits and the temporary cap boost
Bracket creep and the fixed 37% top rate compared to inflation-indexed lower brackets

From there, we’ll explore temporary deductions, including:

The senior deduction
Car loan interest, tech, and gig economy write-offs
A new above-the-line deduction for tips and overtime

We’ll also:

Review planning scenarios for family credits ahead of the 2025 transition
Review current compliance and reporting changes
Compare “Trump accounts” to Roth IRAs and 529 plans.

The session wraps with tax planning strategies to help clients manage deduction phaseouts and prepare for 2026 rule changes.

Key Topics

SALT deduction cap increase
Family credits
Compliance and reporting changes
Tax planning synthesis
Employee benefits
"Trump accounts"

Learning Outcomes

Distinguish SALT strategies by assessing the impact of the temporary SALT cap increase and itemized deduction limits on client returns.
Compare the fixed 37% bracket to inflation-indexed brackets and quantify bracket creep effects.
Apply temporary deductions and implement client scenarios for senior, car loan, tech/gig, and tips/overtime deductions.
Calculate a plan around family credits, and design transition strategies for expanded child / dependent care (Sec 70405), adoption credits (refundability under Sec. 70402 and adoption costs under 70403) as well as the premium tax credit (section 71301).
Identify key reporting changes and draft checklists for Forms 1099 K/NEC thresholds and new forms.
Analyze recent changes to Sec. 127 educational assistance plans (including the employer paid student loan interest under ARPA), 529 plan expansions, the employer provided childcare tax credit (Sec. 70401), and employer provided dependent care assistance (section 70404).
Compare tax-advantaged accounts (e.g., contrast “Trump accounts” with Roth and 529 vehicles and formulate client conversation starters).

Who Will Benefit

CPAs
Tax practitioners
Small firms
Medium firms
Large firms
Sole practitioners

Bundle and Save

Bundle this session with the remaining four in the HR. 1 Tax MasterClass Series to access all 5 classes, earn 10 CPE credits, and receive a 20% discount compared to stand-alone pricing.

For a more comprehensive learning experience, combine the H.R. 1 Tax MasterClass Series with the HR. 1 PFP MasterClass Series — featuring 5 classes, 7 CPE credits, and a 25% discount off stand-alone course pricing.

Together, they form the H.R. 1 MasterClass Series Bundle: 8 classes, 15 CPE credits, and an additional 13% discount when purchased as a combined bundle.

Credit Info

CPE Credits

3.5

NASBA Field of Study

Taxes

Level

Intermediate

Prerequisites

Fundamental knowledge of the new H.R. 1 tax bill, commonly referred to as OBBBA.

Access

This is a digital product. With full paid access the content will be available to you for 3 months after purchase date.

Duration

3 hrs

For more information, please refer to CPE requirements and NASBA sponsorship information

Pricing

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Nonmembers

$149.00

AICPA Members

$119.00

CIMA Members

$119.00

PFP Section Members

$105.00

Tax Section Members

$105.00

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Speakers

Deborah Walker

CPA

Based in the Firm's Washington, D.C. office, Deborah Walker, CPA, is National Director of the Firm's Compensation & Benefits Solutions group. She provides executives and employers guidance on short- and long-term incentive compensation arrangements, both domestically and internationally; tax controversy issues related to employment taxes and compensation items; qualified retirement plans; health benefits including healthcare reform; and other fringe benefits such as expense reimbursement arrangements concentrating on federal tax consequences and achieving strategic business goals. Recognized as a trusted advisor with more than 35 years of experience, Deborah also advises clients on compensation deductions in mergers and acquisitions; accounting methods for compensation items; financial statement reporting of compensation; and ESOPs. During COVID, Deborah was her firm's leading technical resource for PPP loans and employment tax credits including the Employee Retention Credit and the emergency paid COVID sick leave and FMLA credits. Prior to her arrival at Cherry Bekaert, Deborah served as a partner at two Big Four firms and Deputy to the Benefits Tax Counsel in the Office of Tax Policy at the U.S. Treasury Department, developing a broad understanding in the creation of legislation and regulations. She is also a published writer, authoring numerous articles regarding compensation and benefits matters. She was editor-in-chief of the Journal of Taxation of Employee Benefits and a member of the Tax Advisor Editorial Board. Deborah is a past Chair of the AICPA Tax Executive Committee, the AICPA Annual Employee Benefits Conference and the AICPA Employee Benefits Tax Resource Panel. She currently sits on the AICPA Tax Executive Committee and acts as that group’s liaison to the AICPA Employee Benefits Tax Resource Panel. In 2017 she was awarded the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed by the accounting profession in the area of taxation

Mark Gallegos

CPA, MST

Mark Gallegos, CPA, MST, is a tax partner on Porte Brown’s accounting and consulting services team in the Elgin, Ill., office. He has more than 25 years of experience and spends a great deal of time advising, speaking, and writing about international tax, mergers & acquisitions and credits and incentives. Gallegos has been entrenched in the intricacies of tax legislations and impending changes. Gallegos co-hosts a recurring webinar series on the topic and regularly speaks on tax legislation and other tax topics. Prior to joining Porte Brown LLC, Mark worked for two national accounting firms focusing on middle market clients. He has extensive experience working with closely held companies and providing tax strategies for a wide range of industries. Mark’s expertise and background on various tax issues enable him to excel in providing superior quality service to clients.

Kasey Pittman

CPA

Kasey Pittman, CPA, is a Managing Director of Tax Policy at Cherry Bekaert and has over a decade of public accounting experience. She is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a licensed CPA in Virginia. Kasey graduated magna cum laude from The College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and summa cum laude from The University of Notre Dame with a Masters of Science in Accounting in Tax Services.

Annette Nellen

CPA, CGMA, Esq.

Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq., is a professor at San José State University and director of the graduate tax program. She is the past chair of the American Institute of CPAs Tax Executive Committee and an active member of the taxation sections of the AICPA, American Bar Association, and California Lawyers Association. She is a co-editor and coauthor of the four South-Western Federal Taxation textbooks published by Cengage.

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