Between September 28–October 2, 2021 SRS Acquiom surveyed 144 M&A professionals, including M&A attorneys, investment bankers, strategic and financial buyers, regarding their views of the current U.S. government tax proposals and the impact of tax reform on M&A. This SRS Acquiom Barometer survey explored questions including:
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1. For your clients / your business, what aspect(s) of the proposed tax changes do you find most concerning?
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2. Are the proposed tax changes causing an acceleration in your or your clients’ M&A deal activity before the end of 2021?
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3. Do you foresee a slowdown in your or your clients’ M&A deal activity in 2022 as a result of the implementation of proposed tax changes?
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4. For your or your clients’ business strategy, are you concerned about state tax policies following federal precedents for the 2022 planning horizon?
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5. For your or your clients’ business strategy, how may the proposed tax changes impact international M&A activities?
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6. For your or your clients’ business strategy, which tax attributes are of greatest concern in analyzing M&A cash flows and exit plans?
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7. How will the proposed tax implications shift M&A strategies for your business or your clients?
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8. For your or your clients’ business strategy, how actively are you assessing the 2022 proposed tax changes in your M&A due diligence process?
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