Crowe ExPErtise Webinar Series: Economic and Tax Updates for 2026

Understanding the economic and tax landscape in early 2026 will be essential for private equity leaders aiming to protect performance and plan for long-term value creation. Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27, for a forward-looking view of how current and emerging macroeconomic trends are expected to shape deal flow, operating conditions, and strategic decisions across the portfolio.

Gain relevant insights into trends and regulations that are shaping the private equity investment landscape – and how to prepare for what lies ahead.

First, we will examine leading indicators and economic turning points that could impact capital allocation, cost structures, and sector-specific volatility. Learn how private equity firms can position portfolio companies to weather transitions and adapt plans accordingly.

Next, we will walk through significant provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and share how those changes will impact both fund-level entities and portfolio companies. We will explore state conformity and decoupling considerations and what these policy shifts mean for strategic tax planning and compliance across jurisdictions.

After participating in this session, you should be able to:

• Interpret key economic trends and leading indicators to support portfolio strategy, risk assessment, and forward planning
• Develop responsive approaches that support margin stability, capital allocation decisions, and long-term value creation across diverse industries
• Recognize key federal changes from the OBBBA with state conformity issues
• Examine how varying state conformity policies influence strategic tax planning under the OBBBA
• Identify historical state approaches to key prior federal legislation and where states might be expected to align with or differ from the guidance in the OBBBA