A Tale Of Two Retirees: New Senior Tax Deduction And Foreigners’ Social Security

While a campaign promise by President Donald Trump to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefit income was not fulfilled, seniors were granted certain relief.  The landmark tax legislation, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), signed into law on July 4, 2025 introduced a temporary special deduction for taxpayers aged 65 or older. The Social Security Administration … Continue reading A Tale Of Two Retirees: New Senior Tax Deduction And Foreigners’ Social Security

“Revenge Tax” is Scrapped From The One Big Beautiful Bill

BREAKING NEWS --- On June 26, 2025, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a "deal" between the US and the G7 nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the UK) to exempt US companies from certain foreign taxes, prompting him to request Congress to drop proposed new Internal Revenue Code Section 899 from the One Big … Continue reading “Revenge Tax” is Scrapped From The One Big Beautiful Bill

One Big Beautiful Revenge Tax: Hits Foreigners From “Unfair Tax” Jurisdictions

The U.S. House of Representatives just passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” by a narrow margin, with the vote being 215 to 214.  Foreign persons (including foreign governments) considering inbound investments should pay close watch as this develops.  The OBBBA has many tax provisions, but one (Section 112029 of the OBBBA) would … Continue reading One Big Beautiful Revenge Tax: Hits Foreigners From “Unfair Tax” Jurisdictions