2026 Washington Tax Brief

Overview

The AICPA Tax Advocacy Team in Washington, D.C., addresses the challenge of keeping up with tax law changes. They advocate for sound tax policy and effective administration. The Washington Tax Brief webcast series keeps members informed on major tax-related initiatives and allows them to voice concerns about potential legislation or regulations. Webcast Series Updates members on AICPA tax advocacy initiatives, proposed tax law changes and reform discussions, recent IRS regulations and guidance changes.

Highlights

Employee retention credit
IRS updates
Excise tax
OECD pillar
Digital assets
Virtual currency
Tax guidance and resources
Estate, gift and trust tax advocacy
BOI
Disaster relief
Tax regulations

Prerequisites

Previous experience in the development or approval of tax policy, testimony, comment letters and formal positions (on rulings, legislation, Department of the Treasury regulations, notices, determinations, forms, and other regulatory and administrative guidance on taxation matters).

Designed For

Government officials-Public accountants-Financial planners-Accounting and finance professionals

Objectives

• Overview
• Previous experience in the development or approval of tax policy, testimony, comment letters and formal positions (on rulings, legislation, Department of the Treasury regulations, notices, determinations, forms, and other regulatory and administrative guidance on taxation matters).