Build Back Better Bill: Tax Provisions for Individuals and Businesses

On November 5, 2021, the House of Representatives released the latest version of the Build Back Better bill. This bill presents significant spending initiatives of the Biden Administration. The spending in the bill is paid for by proposed tax provisions impacting businesses and individuals and with greater enforcement efforts by the IRS. Tax beat hosts, Brooks and Sarah, talk with three Cherry Bekaert Tax Services Directors, Anne Oliver, Deb Walker, and Mike Elliot, to highlight the revenue raising provisions in this bill. They speak to the potential impact of these provisions and some planning ideas for taxpayers to consider.

There is a companion podcast which highlights the proposed tax provisions that may impact companies operating outside of the U.S.

Chapter Marks:

  •  3:19 — Which tax provisions are in and out this version of the bill
  • 10:25 — Provisions for IRAs
  • 15:00 — IRS enforcement provisions
  • 20:48 – What happens next?
  • 23:15 — Recommendations for year-end planning

Related Insights:

View All Tax Beat Podcasts

 

Brooks E. Nelson headshot

Brooks E. Nelson

Tax Services

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Sarah McGregor headshot

Sarah McGregor

Tax Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Deborah Walker headshot

Deborah Walker

Compensation & Benefits Leader

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Michael Elliot headshot

Michael Elliot

Tax Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Past Episodes

Tax Beat Podcast thumbnail

Podcast

April 9, 2025

27:36

Speakers: Brooks E. Nelson, Sarah McGregor, Kasey Pittman, Ronald Wainwright, Jr.

Learn how upcoming IRS leadership changes and staffing cuts will affect agency operations, taxpayer services, and compliance strategies in 2025.

Tax Beat Podcast thumbnail

Podcast

March 24, 2025

28:46

Speakers: Brooks E. Nelson, Sarah McGregor, Rick Woods

Learn how IRS regulations define micro-captive insurance and what qualifies as a listed transaction or transaction of interest under section 831(b).

Tax Beat Podcast thumbnail

Podcast

November 11, 2024

20:43

Speakers: Sarah McGregor, Brooks E. Nelson, Mark Giallonardo

Learn how to claim disaster losses and defer casualty gains under IRS rules. Explore relief measures for individuals and businesses affected by disasters.