The HIRE Act, OBBBA, and the New H-1B Fee: Implications for Tax & Advisory Outsourcing
Navigating Policy Shifts in Outsourcing.
How upcoming legislation and visa surcharges reshape the economics of offshore models and what firms can do to stay ahead.
Tax and advisory firms are entering uncharted territory. The proposed HIRE Act, provisions within OBBBA, and the newly announced $100,000 H-1B visa fee together represent a fundamental reset of outsourcing economics. Firms must rethink staffing models, compliance, and long-term client strategies.
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FAQs
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You’ll understand how the HIRE Act’s excise tax, OBBBA’s provisions, and the H-1B surcharge affect the viability of offshore outsourcing, and the strategic considerations for firms planning for resilience.
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Managing partners, firm owners, operations leaders, and compliance officers responsible for staffing and client delivery in CPA and EA practices.
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Primarily, yes. The policies directly target overseas staffing models and visa-dependent roles, but they also affect hybrid firms evaluating both offshore and onshore options.
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Cost inflation, contract renegotiation challenges, talent shortages, and heightened compliance obligations.
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Yes—scenarios are included for small practices, mid-size firms, and large enterprises, each with tailored strategic implications.