How will tax leaders cement their positions as strategic business advisors?

Tax leaders occupy a seat center stage like never before. They have the ear of the C-suite, who are relying on their advice on how to navigate major tax policy changes, manage the tax implications of business decisions, and mitigate emerging tax risks.

But the spotlight can be fickle – tax policy changes will not always dominate news headlines and executives’ planning agendas. The 2025 BDO Tax Strategist Survey found that while tax leaders’ influence is at an all-time high, they should act now to secure their positions as business advisors for the long-term. Demonstrating the full strategic value of their teams means offering input on pivotal business decisions, building relationships with key stakeholders, and securing new resources for technology and workforce investments.

What moves will tax leaders make to achieve these goals? Our survey of tax executives reveals their chosen strategies, as well as their answers to key questions including:

  • Which policies pose the greatest challenges for tax teams?
  • What strategies are businesses pursuing to mitigate tariff impacts?
  • How are tax leaders navigating evolving country-by-country reporting requirements?
  • What are the greatest sources of tax risk and how are teams adapting?
  • Where are tax teams placing their biggest bets related to technology and AI?
  • How are tax executives adjusting their workforce models to meet new demands?


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Here is a look at what surveyed tax leaders have to say:

90%

Are invited to weigh in on decisions before they are made, with their recommendations carrying significant weight.

67%

Plan to increase investment in tax technology.

41%

Identify changes to U.S. trade and tariff policy as a significant challenge for their organization, the most cited concern.

56%

Have a tax risk mitigation and response strategy in place and take a proactive approach to preparing for changes that affect their tax risk profile.

36%

View changes to Inflation Reduction Act clean energy subsidies as a significant challenge.