Pennington Markets Monthly

(August, 2025)

THE PATH FORWARD IS CLEAR: INVEST IN THE US INFRASTRUCTURE

▪The tax breaks in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act aim to offset tariff drag by supercharging domestic investment—especially in defense, Artificial Intelligence, and rural development.

▪Expanded exclusions for Qualified Small Business Stock and new rules for Qualified Opportunity Zones make tax-aware investing even more powerful.

▪100% bonus depreciation is back. Immediate expensing is now permanent and expanded to include used equipment and new asset classes.

▪Proceed—but carefully. With elevated recapture risk and tighter reporting, execution and compliance will matter. Consult your advisors before acting.

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