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Check out Olsen Thielen’s Q&A Over Coffee podcast as we sit down with Tax Principals Scott Hoyles and Joe Mayer to talk about a pressing topic for 2025 – the upcoming sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Our experts discuss the background of the TCJA, what was included in the Act and what is set to change, including:
• Background on the TCJA and Tax Reform Act of 1986
• Restructuring of the Corporate Tax Rate
• Corporate Entity Structures
• Qualified Business Income Deduction
• Bonus Depreciation
• Standard Deduction Changes
• Estate & Gift Tax Exemption
Whether you’re a business owner looking to optimize your tax strategy or an individual wanting to prepare for potential financial impacts, this episode offers practical guidance to help you stay ahead of these major changes. Our experts share their strategies on how to take advantage of opportunities before the TCJA expires.
Legal Community News
The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced three upcoming vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District, with applications now open. The commission seeks fair, experienced, and civic-minded candidates who reflect the state’s diversity. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on March 24. For details on qualifications and the selection process, visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments page or contact Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.
Signature Events
AI is transforming legal writing, yet many attorneys remain unaware of its impact. Join us for this signature CLE, free to HCBA members, to explore how legal writing teams can harness AI to enhance clarity, persuasion, and value—delivering better advocacy for clients and the legal system.
