Tariffs on Trial: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Tax Practitioners
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and its impact on tax practitioners.
In this episode, host April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Senior Manager — AICPA & CIMA, is joined by Kasey Pittman, Managing Director of Tax Policy — Cherry Bekaert . A recent Supreme Court decision invalidated key tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) — raising major questions about refunds, executive authority and what comes next. We discuss the ruling itself, explain what tariffs are impacted and outline practical steps tax practitioners should consider right now for importer clients. What you'll learn from this episode: · Why the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs · Which tariffs are affected and which remain in place · What we know (and don't know) about potential refunds · How tax practitioners with importer clients can add value right now · What to watch next in tariff policy AICPA resources Supreme Court decisions: Implications for the tax and accounting profession Tariff Resource Center Tax implications of tariffs Other resources Global Business Alliance (GBA) Tariff Tracker Keep your finger on the pulse of the dynamic and evolving tax landscape with insights from tax thought leaders in the AICPA Tax Section. The Tax Section Odyssey…
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