Federal Tax Policy 

Advocacy That Makes a Difference

The TXCPA Federal Tax Policy Committee is dedicated to advocating for our members and the accounting profession at the national level. Our team of experienced professionals reviews federal tax legislation, regulations, and administrative pronouncements to ensure your voice is heard in Washington. Through proactive engagement, we provide thoughtful feedback and expert input to policymakers, striving to shape fair and effective tax policy that supports the needs of our members and the broader accounting community.

What We Do

  • Analyze proposed federal tax laws and regulations for their impact on our members and the profession.
  • Submit formal letters, comments, and recommendations to key government agencies and officials.
  • Keep TXCPA members informed about critical policy developments and opportunities for engagement.
  • Represent the collective expertise and interests of Texas CPAs in the federal policy-making process.

Response Letters and Articles

We are committed to transparency and keeping you updated on our advocacy efforts. View the most recent letters submitted by the Federal Tax Policy Committee, as well as articles drafted on recent federal tax issues here.

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CPA Mobility Becomes Law

  • Published on May 31, 2025

AUSTIN (MAY 20, 2025) - TXCPA is proud to announce another significant legislative victory for the CPA profession in Texas.

On May 19, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 522 (CPA Mobility) into law. This new statute ensures that current and future CPAs licensed in other states can continue serving businesses and taxpayers in Texas by updating CPA mobility rules.

Effective September 1, 2025, CPAs from other states will be allowed to practice in Texas if they meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a valid CPA license from another state and be in good standing
  • Have a bachelor’s degree with the required accounting concentration
  • Possess 1–2 years of relevant work experience (based on their state’s education requirements)
  • Have passed the Uniform CPA Examination
  • Agree to comply with Texas laws and oversight by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

This important legislation modernizes CPA practice mobility in Texas, reflecting the evolving landscape of licensure across the country. As more states begin to introduce alternative pathways to CPA licensure, updating Texas’s mobility rules was both timely and necessary.

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    Why This Matters

    This incredibly important work helps ensure that tax regulations and accounting standards are fair, practical, and serve the public interest. Discourse with regulatory bodies during rulemaking can make a huge impact on our economic well-being.

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    Providing feedback to standard setting and regulatory bodies on proposed rules is of crucial importance. Accounting professionals provide a grassroots perspective from those who understand the wider ramifications of rules compliance.

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CPA Mobility Becomes Law

  • Published on May 31, 2025

AUSTIN (MAY 20, 2025) - TXCPA is proud to announce another significant legislative victory for the CPA profession in Texas.

On May 19, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 522 (CPA Mobility) into law. This new statute ensures that current and future CPAs licensed in other states can continue serving businesses and taxpayers in Texas by updating CPA mobility rules.

Effective September 1, 2025, CPAs from other states will be allowed to practice in Texas if they meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a valid CPA license from another state and be in good standing
  • Have a bachelor’s degree with the required accounting concentration
  • Possess 1–2 years of relevant work experience (based on their state’s education requirements)
  • Have passed the Uniform CPA Examination
  • Agree to comply with Texas laws and oversight by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

This important legislation modernizes CPA practice mobility in Texas, reflecting the evolving landscape of licensure across the country. As more states begin to introduce alternative pathways to CPA licensure, updating Texas’s mobility rules was both timely and necessary.