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  • calendar_month May 13, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
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  • schedule 110 minutes

The Legislative Process for Tax Bills: 2026 Tax Policy Update

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About the Course

Introduction

This webinar will explain how tax laws are created. Our panel of tax policy experts will review the legislative process from the proposal of new tax law through its enactment. The panel will also discuss key tax legislation introduced in the 119th Congress.

Description

The process of getting a tax proposal through the legislative process and into law is complex. In simplest terms, the president recommends tax legislation; the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives drafts legislation, which, if approved, moves to the Senate Finance Committee, which reviews the bill and makes changes. Once the Senate approves the bill, the president may sign or veto it. If not approved, the bill is returned to a joint committee of the House and Senate. 

Along the way, filibusters, the Byrd Act, and party differences can hinder the progress of proposed tax legislation. To prepare for upcoming tax changes, informed tax professionals need to understand how to track the progress of tax legislation from its initial proposal through enactment. 

Listen as our panel of accomplished tax professionals explains how a tax bill becomes law for tax practitioners who want to stay abreast of impending tax developments.

Presented By

Sarah E. Adkisson
Director
Eisner Advisory Group, LLC

Ms. Adkisson is the Director of Tax Publishing in the firm's National Office. With more than 10 years of tax experience, she keeps an eye towards the future and is responsible for providing updates and analysis for federal tax legislation, new regulations, and trending tax topics. Ms. Adkisson exceptional ability to articulate complex concepts into easy-to-understand actionable insights helps strengthen the firm's effort to produce relevant and timely content. Prior to joining EisnerAmper, she spent several years working for a major tax publishing company, where she was exposed to a wide variety of topics and honed her analytical skills. Ms. Adkisson also previously worked for a small tax technology startup, where she managed the majority of tax content and thought leadership.

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Will Vormelker, MPM
Government Relations Specialist
Maryland Judiciary

Mr. Vormelker advocates on behalf of the Maryland Judiciary in policy discussions with the Governor’s Office, Executive Branch agencies and the Legislature. Prior to working for the State of Maryland, he spent eight years working for a DC trade association. Mr. Vormelker also has experience working on local, state, and federal campaigns in increasingly senior roles, with a strong emphasis in community outreach and fundraising.

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Credit Information

  • BARBRI is a NASBA CPE sponsor and this 110-minute webinar is accredited for 2.0 CPE credits.

  • BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).

Date + Time

  • event

    Wednesday, May 13, 2026

  • schedule

    1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT

I.     How a tax bill becomes law

A.     Constitutional provisions

B.    Budget Act of 1974

C.     Senate rules

D.    House rules

II.     The legislative process

A.     House

B.    Senate

C.     Bill passage

III.     Congress

A.     House factions

B.    Senate factions

C.     Reconciliation

IV.     Tax outlook for 2026

The panel will cover these and other critical issues:

  • How tax legislation is passed from the initial proposal until it is signed into law
  • Impediments to passing new tax laws
  • The impact of the Byrd Act on tax legislation
  • The status of proposed tax legislation in the 199th Congress

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify key tax legislation introduced in the 119th Congress
  • Determine how a tax bill becomes tax law
  • Decide how the Byrd Act impacts the life of new tax legislation
  • Ascertain how the reconciliation process impacts the passage of tax law
  • 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 individual income taxation, including itemized deductions, individual income tax credits, net operating loss limitations including carrybacks and carryforwards.


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IRS Approved Provider

BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).

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