Impact of OBBBA on SALT: Handling Multistate Tax Issues

The OBBBA transformed federal tax legislation, which compels states to modify or adopt corresponding legislation. States incorporate federal guidelines using one of three methods: rolling, fixed, or selective conformity. Rolling conformity states adopt federal changes when passed, while fixed conformity states may follow the new legislation as of a specific date. Selective conformity states consider the federal provisions individually. 

The restoration of 168(k) 100% bonus depreciation and the carryback allowances for R&E expenditures could prove costly. Fixed conformity states may decide to decouple from certain federal provisions. Timing is key. States may not finalize guidance in a timely manner, and the legislation passed could be retroactive. Analyzing taxpayers' multistate tax obligations and responding effectively will be problematic for SALT practitioners.

Listen as our panel of proficient state and local tax professionals analyzes the new provisions under OBBBA and offers insights to handle multistate compliance for SALT advisers.  

I. OBBBA's impact on state tax

II. SALT deduction cap

III. Section 168(k) bonus depreciation

IV. Section 174 R&E expenditures

V. 163(j) business interest expense

VI.  Pass-through entity tax

VII. Conformity methods

A. Rolling

B. Fixed

C. Selective

VIII. Best practices

The panel will cover these and other critical issues:

• State conformity methods: rolling, fixed, and selective
• Key provisions impacting state tax
• Preparing for late and retroactive state legislation
• OBBBA modifications affecting state tax including IRC Sections 163(j), 168(k), and 174

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify key OBBBA provisions impacting SALT
• Determine conformity methods employed in specific states
• Decide how rolling and fixed conformity methods differ
• Ascertain how best to prepare for retroactive state legislation

• Field of Study: Taxes
• Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
• Advance Preparation: None
• Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture
• Delivery Method: Group-Internet (via computer)
• Attendance Monitoring Method: Attendance is monitored electronically via a participant's PIN and through a series of attendance verification prompts displayed throughout the program
• Prerequisite:

  Three years+ business or public firm experience preparing complex tax forms and schedules, supervising other preparers or accountants. Specific knowledge and understanding of SALT taxation, nexus and apportionment as it applies to multi-state businesses.

  
  

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