After a slow stretch in activity, private equity firms are cautiously optimistic. In this episode of PwC’s Financial Services Tax Audiocast series, Amy McAneny, PwC’s US Private Equity Tax Leader, sits down with Josh Smigel, US Private Equity Leader, to explore the forces shaping dealmaking today. From tax planning and policy shifts to exit timing and liquidity alternatives, the conversation offers practical insights that can help leaders prepare for what’s next.