Gunster shareholder Steven Shapiro recently shared insights on the significant tax law changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 and what they mean for Tampa Bay business owners and investors.
In the column featured in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, Shapiro outlined several key provisions of the act, including the expanded benefits of Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) treatment for C corporations, the permanent extension of the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction for pass-through entities, and the preservation and enhancement of the Opportunity Zone program with new rural incentives. He emphasized "Tampa Bay business owners and executives should be mindful of how the latest tax law changes may impact their operations, investments and long-term planning strategies."
Steven D. Shapiro is a transactional attorney with a strong technical tax background, advising closely held family offices, high-net worth individuals and private equity funds with respect to complex business investments and joint ventures. He has substantial experience advising clients as to the technical legal and tax considerations with respect to structuring a given transaction
