Taxes December 19, 2025
2025-2026 Tax Season Guide to OBBBA Tax Law Changes – SPECIAL SERIES
This series of articles spotlights key tax issues and changes made to tax law in 2025 and the years to come as a result of the OBBBA.
Taxes December 18, 2025
IRS Confirms $2K Slot Jackpot Threshold Set to Begin in 2026
The confirmation follows Monday’s posting of a draft IRS Form W-2G, reflecting changes mandated by the OBBBA, which amended federal information-reporting requirements for certain payments, including casino gambling winnings.
Taxes December 17, 2025
Here’s Why Americans Could See a $1,000 Increase in Tax Refunds Next Year
Recent tax legislation imposed by President Donald Trump and enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is at the heart of the increase, the White House said.
Taxes December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Casino Heavyweights Implore Congress to Restore Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
The casino executives—Derek Stevens of Circa, Tom Reeg of Caesars Entertainment, and Craig Billings of Wynn Resorts—are pressing lawmakers for the restoration of the 100% deduction for gambling losses, which was reduced to 90% under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Legislation December 8, 2025
Decoding the OBBB: Practical Insights for CPAs and Their Clients
For CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals, the OBBB delivers sweeping reforms, some long-awaited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and some unexpected.
Taxes December 6, 2025
Tax Court Rules No Tax-Free Pass on S Corp Income
With an S corporation, the owners are of the business essentially taxed like partners in a partnership. In contrast, C corporation owners must cope with “double taxation” where income is first taxable to the corporation and then distributions are taxed to the owners.
Taxes December 3, 2025
IRS Urges Americans to Take These Steps Before Upcoming Tax Season Begins
The IRS says planning early is extra important this year because of major changes, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which can significantly affect federal taxes, credits and deductions.
Taxes November 25, 2025
IRS Seeks Comments on New OBBBA Tax Credit Scholarship Program
The Treasury Department and the IRS are seeking feedback on the implementation of a new federal tax credit scholarship program under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act designed to support school choice initiatives and students with education-related expenses.
Taxes November 25, 2025
A Shifting Trump-Era Landscape in Public Finance
State and local financial managers face the impact of federal aid cutbacks, plus new rules and even some opportunities. It’s a time to focus on what’s practical and necessary, both near and longer term.
Taxes November 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance for Workers Who Received Tips or Overtime in Tax Year 2025
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 21 for employees who are eligible to claim the deduction for tips and for overtime compensation under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for the 2025 tax year.
Taxes November 21, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Break to Lenders on Rural and Agricultural Real Estate Loans
The Treasury Department and the IRS released interim guidance Nov. 20 on a new tax benefit for certain lenders, such as FDIC-insured banks, that provide loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate.
Taxes November 19, 2025
Maximizing 2025 Year-End Planning Before the OBBBA’s Changes Take Effect
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