2025-2026 TAX TIPS

Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction
Established by the OBBBA, starting in tax year 2025-2028, taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 annually in interest on loans for new , U.S.-assembled personal

Adjust Withholding & Payments
If you routinely owe taxes or face underpayment penalties, adjust your withholding using Form W-4 or two-quarterly estimated payments to better match your tax liability

New “Trump Accounts” for Children — A Tax-Advantaged Savings Opportunity
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-advantaged investment account established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that are designed to help children build

Crypto & Digital Asset Reporting
Income or gains from digital assets not reported on a 1099 still must be reported. The IRS continues to focus on compliance for crypto transactions.

Senior Tax Benefits
In 2025, taxpayers age 65+ can claim an additional senior deduction (e.g., $6,000 for single seniors, $12,000 for Married Filing Jointly), on top of the

Educational Tax Benefits
• American Opportunity Tax Credit offers up to $2,500 per eligible student for the first four years of undergraduate higher education, with up to $1,000

Retirement Contribution Deductions
Increasing retirement savings not only builds your future but reduces taxable income: • 401(k) contributions was $23,500 for tax year 2025 and can reach $24,500

Adoption Tax Credit
Adoption credits help parents offset qualified adoption expenses: • For 2025, the adoption tax credit amount remains at $17,280 per eligible child, with a partial

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC)
For the 2025 tax year, eligible taxpayers may claim credit for 20%-50% of qualifying care expenses (up to $3,000 for one dependent and $6,000 for

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The EITC helps low-and moderate-income taxpayers: • For 2025, the maximum credit is up to $8,046 for families with three or more qualifying children, with

Child Tax Credit (CTC)
The Child Tax Credit remains a valuable tax break in 2025 and will continue for 2026: • Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under age

Homeowner Deductions
a) Mortgage Interest Interest paid on qualified mortgage debt of up to $750,000 for primary or secondary homes may be deductible if you itemize. Home

New & Enhanced Deductions
a) Expanded SALT Deduction The limit on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction has temporarily increased to: • $40,000 for most filers ($20,000 if

Standard Deductions
For the 2025 tax year, the standard deduction amounts had significantly increased: • $15,750 – Single filers and Married Filing Separately – Increased to $16,100

Organizing Your Tax Records
1. Organize Your Tax Records First Before you file, gather all key documents: • W-2s from employers • 1099s (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, 1099-DA for
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Understanding the CTA & BOI
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted by Congress on January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. The CTA includes significant

Saver’s Credit can help low- and moderate-income taxpayers to save more in 2024
IR-2023-222, Nov. 22, 2023 WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service reminds low- and moderate-income taxpayers that they can save for retirement now and possibly earn a

A bunch of EVs are going to lose their tax credit starting January 1st
“EVs with battery materials manufactured in China won’t be eligible for the $7,500 clean car tax credit starting in 2024. And that includes the Ford

Child Tax Credit 2023-2024: What It Is, Requirements and How to Claim
The child tax credit is a federal tax benefit that plays an important role in providing financial support for American taxpayers with children. People with

Self-Employed Individuals & Business Deductions
If you are self-employed there are many deductions you can claim against your business income on your 2023 tax return, including travel and home office

IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024
IR-2023-208, Nov. 9, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions for tax year

Here’s why taxpayers should have an IRS online account
An IRS online account is a safe and easy way for individual taxpayers to view specific details about their federal tax account. Here are some of the benefits

Tax Tips From The IRS – Staying Safe Online
The Internal Revenue Service reminds families, teens, and senior citizens about the continued importance of protecting personal and financial information (.pdf) online. Here are a

The NYS Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET)
The Pass-Through Entity Tax (PTET) is an optional New York State tax that eligible corporations or pass-through entities (S-Corp, multi-member LLC and Partnerships) may elect

IRS changes mileage rates
By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com The Internal Revenue Service is boosting its optional standard mileage rate for 2024. Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the standard mileage

Here’s where to invest your cash to save on taxes in 2024
If you’ve poured cash into money market mutual funds, you could see a higher 2023 tax bill in April. But other investments could reduce your 2024 taxes,

IRS rejects more than 20,000 refund claims for pandemic-related tax credit
The IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed a pandemic-era tax break as the agency continues its crackdown on “dubious” filings. Created to
