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The Internal Revenue Service today announced that, as part of its phased implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there will be no changes to certain information returns or withholding tables for Tax Year 2025 related to the new law.

OSCPA membership provides many tangible benefits such as professional development and member discounts. A crucial benefit—that is harder to see and feel—is advocacy. Through the years, my involvement with OSCPA has given me much in return, but none so much as my involvement in advocacy.

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Oregon Senate Bill 797, which is part of a national effort to expand pathways to CPA licensure and build the pipeline, was supported by the dedication and commitment of OSCPA leaders and volunteers.

Accounting students and early-career professionals: Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with recruiters from leading firms across Oregon and SW Washington.

“Protect Your Clients; Protect Yourself” series highlights the importance of having a Written Information Security Plan (WISP).

As the construction industry in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest enters the latter half of 2025, its key players are navigating a period of economic adjustment. Inflationary pressures, higher interest rates, a labor shortage and evolving trade dynamics are all influencing how projects are financed, staffed and delivered.

Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025.

Deepen your expertise and sharpen your strategic edge with the SALT Mastery Series, a comprehensive webcast series designed for tax professionals serving Oregon and the surrounding region. Whether you advise individuals, partnerships, or multistate businesses, this series delivers the practical knowledge and legislative updates you need to navigate the SALT landscape with confidence.

Tax professionals are required by law to create a Written Information Security Plan – or WISP – to protect their clients’ data. The IRS and the Security Summit partners have created an easy-to-follow guide that outlines the basics and walks tax professionals through the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a plan.

In this article, we take a closer look at the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program—which has now been permanently extended through The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, though with some modifications from its original version under the TCJA.

Here are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025.

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Details of many of the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law Friday by President Donald Trump.

You did it! You’ve graduated from college, maybe passed the CPA Exam, and landed your first real accounting job. That’s a huge milestone! But once the accolades from friends and family die down and real life kicks in, you might start to wonder: “Is this what I expected? Did my internship prepare me? Am I supposed to know what I’m doing already?”

Alyssa Downs left the 2025 OSCPA Strategic Leadership Forum feeling inspired and with 3 takeaways: the CPA pipeline issue, the opportunity to get involved with the legislative and other OSCPA committees, and the welcoming nature of OSCPA members.

There are a few things people should consider when deciding whether their project is a hobby or business. No single thing is the deciding factor. Taxpayers should review all the factors to make the best decision.

As the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act continues to make its way through Congress, construction companies across the country are watching closely and for good reason. The bill carries with it provisions that could significantly reshape the tax landscape for the construction industry, offering both opportunities and challenges depending on how companies are positioned.

From key speakers at the OSCPA Estate & Trust Conference to upcoming webinars, build your skills and knowledge in the important arena of estate planning.

Billy Long was sworn in as the 51st Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service on June 16. Long was confirmed by the Senate on June 12.