The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will have widespread impact for almost every taxpayer. Visit our OBBBA Resource Center regularly for continuing updates and guidance on the tax impact of this legislation to you and your industry.
Learn MoreOBBBA imposes five key provisions set to reshape tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals. Understanding the implications is extremely important.
Read MorePosted by Jon Williamson and Stephen Fisher On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law, altering the tax landscape for the near and long-term. Much like the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the impact of the OBBBA is dependent on each taxpayer’s...
Read MoreOn July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law and will have a significant impact on the real estate industry in particular. Key areas include the preservation of full deductibility for business state and local taxes, permanent extension of the 20% deduction for pass-through...
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, is one of the more comprehensive tax reform packages in recent years. It makes several temporary provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent, introduces new deductions, and impacts how businesses and individuals plan...
Read MoreJustin Thomas, partner and market leader for the firm’s Private Equity Group, has been recognized as a 2025 Dealmaker of the Year by Smart Business Dealmakers. The award recognizes exceptional individuals who are shaping the landscape of business and innovation in Cleveland. Justin has been...
Read MoreCohen & Co is excited to announce a donation commitment of $100,000 to Cleveland Guardians Charities, via the Cohen & Co Community Foundation. The donation is in honor of Cohen & Co’s founder, Ron Cohen, who passed away in August 2024. The Guardians will recognize the gift in a pre-game ceremony at...
Read MoreOn July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law after it narrowly passed in the Senate (51-50) and House (218-214). While the new law may have only narrowly passed, it will have widespread impact for almost every taxpayer. From its extension of Tax Cuts & Jobs...
Read MoreThe One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) made more progress this past week as the Senate Finance Committee released its draft tax provisions to be included in the bill. While the Senate’s version is similar to the House version passed in May, key distinctions and certain provisions are still being...
Read MoreNot-for-profit organizations, recognized under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, are generally exempt from federal income tax. However, not-for-profits with annual gross income above $1,000 stemming from activities unrelated to their exempt purposes — known as unrelated business taxable...
Read MoreUsing a gifting trust is one of the most advantageous ways to protect assets for your family and preserve estate and gift tax exemptions — which may significantly decrease at the end of 2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiration, absent enactment of pending legislation that would increase...
Read MoreThe 2025 NAIOP I.CON East, held in Jersey City, is a premier event focused on industrial real estate trends, challenges and opportunities. With 1,200 attendees and a sold-out crowd for the third consecutive year, the conference reinforced its status as a must-attend event for real estate industry...
Read MoreDuring the recent legislative session, Washington’s state legislature passed multiple bills, which the governor signed into law on May 20, 2025. The various legislation aims to help address an estimated $16 billion dollar deficit for the state over the next four years. Specifically, Senate Bill 5814...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce its 2025 partnership class. The class includes Angela Bacarella-Wood, Dave Charles, Mike Dellavalle, Jon Dittrich, Syed Farooq, Bryan Friedmann, Kevin Kray and Asha Shettigar. “We are proud to recognize this exceptional group of professionals, all of whom are...
Read MoreOn April 7, 2025, Maryland passed the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025 (House Bill No. 352), making several significant tax changes effective during 2025 and 2026. Specifically, HB 352 will impact many Maryland taxpayers through the creation of a new sales tax on specified technology...
Read MoreThe iconic Drake hotel ballroom in Chicago was bustling with chatter during our recent Cohen Client Conference — not from the sounds of past famous heads of state and celebrities who have stayed there and left their mark — but with the excitement of asset managers, board members, attorneys and...
Read MoreThere has been growing buzz around the undeniable surge in the ETF share class and digital asset ETF applications within the Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act) and 1933 Act Securities Act (’33 Act) structures. As these innovative offerings gain traction, issuers and service providers are...
Read MoreIndependent directors in the registered fund arena play a critical role in fund governance and protecting shareholder interests. The Independent Directors Council’s 2024 Annual Review noted that as of September 30, 2024, there were just over 1,600 independent directors overseeing approximately...
Read MoreCollective investment trusts (CITs) aren’t new — but they’ve quietly positioned themselves for the next major evolution in the retirement investment landscape. According to reports from the SEC and ICI, as of December 31, 2024, CITs accounted for $7 trillion of the $12.4 trillion in defined...
Read MoreThe House of Representatives’ reconciliation bill — The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) — took another step forward this past week when the House Budget Committee advanced the bill by a vote of 17-16. TOBBB will now go to the House Rules Committee, where changes are expected ahead of making its way...
Read MoreThe investment management industry is constantly evolving, driven by regulatory changes, market dynamics and innovative financial products. At the recent Cohen Client Conference, we explored several key tax trends impacting mutual funds, ETFs, private equity and hedge funds. Below is an update on...
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