‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Update: What’s In the New Law?

Get the latest insights from our hot-off-the-press webinar covering H.R. 1, also known as the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’—Congress’s sweeping legislative package that was signed into law on July 4, 2025. From proposed rate changes to new deductions and compliance measures, AGN favorite Joe Nicola will break down how the legislation could impact your individual, nonprofit, and business clients. Don’t miss this timely session designed to keep you ahead of the curve.  

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on the taxation of individuals.
• Learn about the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill Act on the taxation of businesses.
• Address the reasons for the scheduled sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
• Address the impact of the Act on estate and gift taxes.

Joe has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting. Joe has experience in many diverse areas of taxation, including the taxation of and planning for various forms of business entities, such as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. He also has considerable experience with individual income taxation. Joe is particularly experienced in federal and multistate tax matters that affect numerous industries, including natural resources, manufacturing, distribution, high technology, securities, and start-up businesses. He has consulted on technically complex matters, such as succession planning, corporate reorganizations, employee stock options, securities derivatives, partnership reorganizations and liquidations, and international tax matters.   While in public practice, Joe also served for many years as an adjunct member of the faculty at Duquesne University’s MBA and Master of Science in Accountancy programs, as well as with Robert Morris University’s Master of Science in Taxation program.  His course load included Corporate Taxation, Advanced Corporate Taxation, Reorganizations (Mergers and Acquisitions), Taxes as a Basis for Managerial Decisions, Taxation of Property Dispositions, and Taxation of Derivatives.  He is a published author of CPE/CLE texts and industry articles. Joe now teaches Tax Levels 2, 3 and 4 for the AGN Advance Professional Development Program.   Joe’s background also includes significant experience in ERISA and employee benefits, as well as representation before the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor. He also has significant litigation support experience, including civil litigation, family law practice, criminal tax defense, and pre-trial assistance (such as assistance in the discovery and deposition process).   Joe received his B.S. in Business Administration from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

CPE/CPD: 2 hours
Field of Study: Taxation
Program Level: Update
Format: Group Internet (Webinar)

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Texas CPAs: AGN International – Americas, LLC is also registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy. (Sponsor ID: 010173)