OBBBA Tax Provision Summary Chart 2025 July 16, 2025

CATEGORY: BUSINESS

OBBBA Tax Provision Summary Chart

CHANGE PREVIOUS LAW OBBBA CHANGE IMPACT ON YOU / YOUR BUSINESS
QBI deduction
20 % deduction, W-2 wages / qualified property limitation phase-in threshold $ 50,000($ 100,000 joint), no minimum deduction
Phase-in threshold increased to $ 75,000($ 150,000 joint); $ 400 minimum deduction for active business income
Expands eligibility and benefit for small and mid-sized businesses, especially active participants. More businesses can claim the deduction and benefit from a higher minimum.
Bonus Depreciation
100 % bonus depreciation phased out after 2022, dropping to 0 % after 2026
100 % expensing for qualified business property made permanent; transitional options for reduced percentages in 2025
Major incentive for capital investment; businesses can immediately expense the full cost of qualifying property, improving cash flow and reducing taxable income.
Section 179 Expensing Limits
$ 1 million limit, phaseout at $ 2.5 million
Limit increased to $ 2.5 million, phaseout at $ 4 million, indexed for inflation
Increases ability of small and medium businesses to expense equipment and property purchases.
Full Expensing of Domestic R & D
Domestic R & D amortized over 5 years( 15 for foreign)
Domestic R & D can be fully expensed immediately; foreign R & D remains 15- year amortization
Incentivizes domestic R & D investment; immediate deduction improves cash flow for innovative businesses