Tax Leaders Sustain Strategic Influence Amid Rising Regulatory Complexity Tax leaders have solidified their role as trusted advisors to the business. As they navigate regulatory volatility, global tax complexity, and tariff uncertainty, tax leaders continue to demonstrate strategic value beyond a single period of disruption. The 2026 BDO Tax Strategist Survey reveals that the tax function’s influence is increasingly concentrated in critical areas of business strategy. While tax leaders are involved in key decisions, gaps in cross‑functional collaboration, data infrastructure, and operating models are creating risk exposure as expectations continue to rise. BDO’s survey of 300 tax executives examines how organizations are meeting the moment, addressing key questions, including: How are tax leaders focusing their influence across key enterprise decisions? What is the greatest source of tax risk and how are teams keeping up? How is global tax complexity reshaping cost structures and resourcing models? How are state and local tax fragmentation and tariff volatility increasing compliance pressure? How are tax leaders aligning technology, data, and operating models to meet growing demands? Download our report to benchmark your tax function, understand emerging risks, and access data-driven insights into how tax leaders are adapting to a new era of complexity.
