How the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Impacts Buick and GMC

Throughout the years, cost, convenience, and other factors have caused manufacturing to shift away from America, especially in the auto industry. Recently, President Trump passed his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and if you’re looking to buy a car any time soon, you may be wondering how this affects you. You’ve most likely heard about the tariffs and how they are changing the way people shop for cars, and although many assume that all vehicles are going to be impacted and all costs are going to rise, this isn’t exactly the case. Let’s explore what the “One Big Beautiful Bill” means and how it affects American favorites like Buick and GMC.

How This Bill Could Affect Your Taxes

You may have heard that this new bill outlines some changes for tax season, especially when it comes to write-offs and your vehicle. It outlines that write-offs can be made on the loan interest paid on vehicles manufactured in the US, but this can get a bit tricky to understand, especially since many vehicles have multiple points of origin, depending on the parts used inside them. Final assembly must occur in the US for a vehicle to qualify for a tax write-off, and this can be discerned by checking out its VIN. A VIN starting with a 1, 4, or 5 means that the final assembly occurred in the US, meaning that this vehicle is one step closer to qualifying for the write-off.

It’s important to note that there is a $10k-per-calendar-year cap on this tax deduction, and it does not apply to leases or to vehicles utilized for business purposes. There is also an income restriction, as those who make over $150k as an individual filer or $250k as joint filers will not qualify for this deduction. You will also have a limited time frame to claim this deduction, as the present bill lists that the tax deduction can only be claimed from January 2026 until the end of December 2029, which means that this is not a forever thing—at least not at the moment.

How This Affects Buick & GMC Vehicles

The great news is that many models are still made entirely in the US, and many other models have their final assemblies in the US, which means this tax deduction can be applied to a great number of models, so long as other qualifying factors are present. You’ll find that GMC models like the Yukon, the Acadia, and the do-anything Canyon are all proudly assembled in the US, as well as the stylish Buick Enclave and other popular models, making it easy to find what you’re looking for in this superior lineup while also enjoying tax benefits.

It’s important to remember that you can’t omit vital information, such as the VIN, from your tax filing, as the IRS will use the first digit of the VIN to ensure your vehicle’s final assembly was in the US. Fortunately, when choosing a Buick or GMC model, you have quite a selection to explore if you’re looking to take advantage of a tax write-off. From pickup trucks to SUVs, there’s something for every driver who wants to keep more money in their wallet at tax time.

When you want to get the most out of your vehicle, you’ll find that a Buick or GMC model will deliver. Now that you know how many of them are assembled right here in America, it will make your search even easier. And when you’re able to write off much of your vehicle’s loan interest, you’ll be able to enjoy your travel companion even more. So, if you’re in the market for a new vehicle in this time of great uncertainty, you can find your peace of mind here at LaFontaine Buick GMC Highland, knowing that many of our models are proudly assembled right here in the US.

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