Taxes September 16, 2025
Thanks to the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the federal estate tax exemption will hit new heights next year. And what a long, strange trip it’s been.
Taxes September 12, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law earlier this year tweaks the alternative minimum tax (AMT) rules for individuals. Overall, the news for taxpayers is “mixed,” beginning in 2026.
Taxes September 11, 2025
For the first time in history, the new law creates a “floor” for deducting charitable donations deductions. At the same time, it opens up deductions to non-itemizers as well as itemizers.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes September 11, 2025
The new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is enhancing several tax breaks relating to education in addition to increasing family tax credits for raising young children.
Taxes September 9, 2025
Beginning in 2026, the OBBBA rewrites the rules for the educator expense deduction. Notably, the new law removes the $300 cap, but requires taxpayers to claim the write-off as an itemized deduction.
Taxes September 2, 2025
Under the OBBBA, only 90% of gambling losses will be deductible, beginning in 2026. The other 10% is gone forever. What’s more, the overall limit on gambling losses up to the amount of gambling winnings remains in place.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes August 27, 2025
The new “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) extends some mortgage interest deduction cutbacks permanently, but it extends an olive branch to taxpayers.
Taxes August 15, 2025
For the next few years, the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) lifts the cap on annual SALT deductions from $10,000 to $40,000, paving the way for more itemizers to claim this write-off.
Special Section: Guide to 2025 Tax Changes August 1, 2025
Along with the extensions, the OBBBA makes some other technical tweaks that may benefit some individuals in the lower tax brackets. All brackets will continue to be adjusted annually for inflation.
Taxes January 23, 2025
If you’re a frequent or sizable donor to a charitable organization, you may be recognized with membership in a special group or level. However, simply attaining that status and being acknowledged for it does not, on its own, warrant any charitable deduction.
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Taxes March 28, 2024
Note that a QDRO may be used for qualified plans, like 401(k) or pension plans, but this option isn’t available for IRAs. IRAs are subject to other rules.
