Does the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction still apply?

Yes. OBBBA makes the 20% QBI deduction permanent for pass-through entities (S Corps, partnerships, sole proprietorships).

  • Phaseout thresholds: $75,000 (single) and $150,000 (joint), indexed for inflation.
  • New minimum deduction: $400 once QBI exceeds $1,000.

Sample Scenario: Maria owns a small consulting firm structured as an S Corp. Her QBI is $120,000. Under OBBBA, she qualifies for the full 20% deduction, reducing taxable income by $24,000.