Practice Makes Perfect: Unlocking Tax Alpha in 2026

In the midst of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, we take a moment to turn our minds to a topic that affects us all and waits for nobody: taxes. To prepare you for 2026 and beyond, Devin Ekberg joins Greg Hall to discuss tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and potential pitfalls to avoid. Between deep dives on SALT deduction phaseouts and the potential stackable tax benefits of muni and real estate investments, Devin finds a way to compare tax planning to Van Halen and Brown M&Ms. Show notes: (4:43) Tax changes from theOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (7:19) What mistakes to avoid from the new tax rules  (15:22) Basics of the new Trump Accounts  (19:51) Tax planning and the active vs passive debate  (29:04) How advisors are using munis in portfolios  (34:36) Where does real estate fit in tax planning The discussion and content provided within this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and may not be appropriate for all investors. Reliance upon information provided in a podcast is at the sole responsibility of the listener. The information included herein is not based on any particularized financial situation, or need, and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, a forecast, research, investment advice or a recommendation for any specific PIMCO or other security, strategy, product or service. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. All investments contain risk and may lose value. Investors should speak to their financial advisors regarding the investment mix that may be right for them based on their financial situation and investment objective. Podcasts may involve discussions with non-PIMCO personnel and such content contain the current opinions of the speaker but not necessarily those of PIMCO. Other podcasts may consist of audio recording of an existing PIMCO article and such material contains the current opinions of the manager. The opinions expressed in all podcasts are subject to change without notice. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but not guaranteed. PIMCO as a general matter provides services to qualified institutions, financial intermediaries and institutional investors. This is not an offer to any person in any jurisdiction where unlawful or unauthorized. For additional important information go to www.pimco.com/gbl/en/general/legal-pages/podcast-disclosures