Join us for an informative fireside chat into how the 2025 Big Beautiful Tax Bill will directly affect the way you run your franchise. From new deductions to the latest compliance rules, we’ll break down the essential changes in plain English (no tax jargon).

What we will cover:

• Key tax updates every franchisor and franchisee should know
• How to avoid costly mistakes (and maybe save a few dollars)
• Practical tips for staying compliant and potentially boosting profitability

 Topics we will give you questions on for us to answer:

• 199A Deduction: Made permanent at the current 20% rate
• Estate Tax: Exemption made permanent and increased to $15M/$30M, indexed
• Bonus Depreciation: 100% expensing made permanent for qualified property
• Business Interest Deduction: Permanently restores the EBITDA standard
• No Taxes on Tips: Above-the-line deduction up to $25,000; tip credit extended to salons (2025–2028)
• No Tax on Overtime: Above-the-line deduction up to $12,500 for individuals and $25,000 for couples (2025–2028)
• R&E deductibility
• Employee provided meal deductibility
• Estate tax limit (for succession planning purposes)

Speaker Info:

Sarah Davies – General Counsel, VP of Legal & Government Relations, IFA
Michael Iannuzzi – Partner, Franchise Practice Leader, Citrin Cooperman
Aaron Chaitovsky – Partner, Franchise Practice Founder, Citrin Cooperman
Andy Tarquinio – Partner, National Tax Office, Citrin Cooperman
Steve Hurok – Director, Tax Department, Citrin Cooperman