Webinar Recording: The Big Beautiful Bill & Tax Credits, What Founders, CFOs, and Real Estate Pros Need to Know

Learn how the Big Beautiful Bill impacts R&D tax credits, 179D, 45L, bonus depreciation, QSBS, and more. Watch the full webinar replay and get actionable tax planning strategies for 2025.

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Ari Salafia

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On July 17, TaxTaker hosted a live webinar breaking down the major tax changes introduced by the newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA)—one of the most sweeping pieces of tax legislation in recent years.

Watch the full recording below to hear from our CEO Ari Salafia, VP of Energy Incentives Abby Massey, and Head of R&D Tax Services Matt Bechtold as they unpack what’s changing and what you should do now to prepare.

Here’s what we covered:

Full expensing returns for domestic R&D—with retroactive benefits for small businesses
100% bonus depreciation is back for qualified property
Major phaseouts for 179D and 45L energy incentives starting in 2026
Updates to QSBS, QBI, and the SALT deduction cap
Practical steps to help you act now and preserve your tax savings

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About the Author

Ari Salafia

Co-founder & CEO

Ari Salafia is CEO of TaxTaker. She's passionate about helping innovative companies and founders save millions on taxes through government incentive programs. Through her work at TaxTaker, Ari continues to inspire and empower businesses to maximize their savings potential.

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