Posts by Raimundo Lopez-Lima Levi

California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Act: A High-Stakes Experiment in Wealth Taxation

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California’s 2026 Billionaire Tax Act: A High-Stakes Experiment in Wealth Taxation California is preparing to put one of the most ambitious (and controversial) wealth taxation proposals in U.S. history before voters. The 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, currently under review by the state…

Section 663(b) Trust Distributions During the First 65 Days of the Year

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Section 663(b) of the Internal Revenue Code provides fiduciaries of complex trusts and estates with a valuable post–year-end planning opportunity. Commonly referred to as the “65-day rule,” this election can be especially useful when year-end income information is not fully available by…

Audit Readiness: Gain Clarity, Efficiency and Deeper Understanding of your Business

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Audits are often perceived as a compliance exercise—something required by regulators, lenders, or investors. In practice, a well-executed audit serves a much broader purpose. It provides insight into financial performance, strengthens internal discipline, and builds confidence among existing and prospective stakeholders who…

OB3 Brings Big Changes to R&D Expensing, Tax Credits

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) introduces significant tax benefits for many U.S. businesses that invest heavily in research and development (R&D) or software development. It also updates the rules for the Research and Development Tax Credit, including changes to eligibility requirements…