The Evolution of Tax Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

Tax law isn’t static—it’s constantly being rewritten, reshaped, and challenged, and the ripple effects hit businesses first. I’ve seen many companies trip over changes that seemed minor but had significant impact on everything from compliance to cash flow. Understanding how tax laws have changed over the last several years—and how they’re expected to change again—is essential for business owners, CFOs, and accounting teams that want to stay ahead. This article walks through the most impactful tax law developments in recent memory, and what businesses should be thinking about as they plan for what’s next. How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Reshaped Business Taxation The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 changed the corporate tax structure in a way that hadn’t been seen for decades. The corporate tax rate was permanently cut from 35% to 21%, creating immediate financial breathing room for many C-corporations. For businesses organized as pass-through entities—like LLCs, partnerships, and S...