The “One Big Beautiful Tax Bill” Isn’t the Problem—But This Might Be

By Laura Dohanes, CPA - May 27, 2025 

You may have seen headlines recently about something called the “One Big Beautiful Tax Bill.” (We had two emails on it last week.)

This bill has been labeled as either a much-needed economic catalyst and a fiscal time bomb. But here’s the truth: the bill itself isn’t the real issue.

The U.S. has been on a bumpy fiscal road for years—and that road just got a little rockier.

Credit rating agencies and bond markets aren’t reacting to one piece of legislation. They’re reacting to years of debt accumulation, political gridlock, and economic uncertainty

➡️ For business owners like you and me, this is a signal.💥

We’re heading into a period of volatility in both tax policy and the investment landscape. And I think we are talking about tectonic shift. 

The “One Big Beautiful Tax Bill” Isn’t the Problem—But This Might Be

As a 25 year veteran tax strategist, I’m seeing two clear imperatives right now:


1. Get Your Tax Strategy Righ

With revenue gaps widening and deficits ballooning, we are sensing tectonic change—even if they’re not obvious today. That makes it critical to:

  • Lock in deductions and credits - whatever that looks like when the dust settles
  • Structure your business for flexibility (think S Corp vs. C Corp vs. LLC)
  • Use income-shifting and tax deferral strategies proactively—not reactively (crucial!)

2. Align Your Investment Strategy with Policy Risk

Protect your wealth from economic and policy shifts. That might mean:

  • Allocating differently to account for inflation and interest rate changes
  • Using tax-advantaged vehicles like IRAs, HSAs, or insurance wrappers
  • Considering asset classes that thrive in uncertainty (and keeping an eye on those that don’t)

If you’ve been thinking, “I should really sit down and get my arms around this,” now is the time.

Let me know if you'd like to schedule a call to map out a plan that works for your business and your long-term goals.

We don’t know what Congress will do next—but we do know this: being unprepared is no longer an option.

When you are ready, schedule time here.

Laura Dohanes, CPA

Laura Dohanes, CPA

Founder, My CPA Pro, P.C.  ·  California CPA License #129889  ·  Verify

Laura has spent more than two decades in the small business world as a tax strategist and fractional CFO, helping owners across the United States pay less tax and build lasting wealth. Her practice spans advanced tax planning, entity structuring, accounting, and CFO-level financial strategy, and she has represented more than 3,000 clients in federal and state tax audits. She also teaches financial literacy to young people, on the conviction that understanding money early changes what someone believes is possible.

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