IRS issues guidance on Trump accounts

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a new type of tax-advantaged account for eligible children. Section 530A accounts, also known as “Trump accounts,” can be established for children under age 18 who have a Social Security Number (SSN). Contributions to properly established accounts can begin on July 4, 2026. The IRS has released guidance that sheds more light on the accounts and …

IRS releases critical guidance on calculating tips and overtime deductions for 2025

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates new income tax deductions for tax years 2025 through 2028 for qualified cash tips and overtime compensation. If you receive tips or overtime pay, you likely have questions about whether you’re eligible for a deduction and how big it might be. The IRS has issued guidance on how workers can determine the amount …

Ready to grow your nest egg? The IRS releases 2026 retirement plan contribution limits

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With Notice 2025–67, the IRS has issued its 2026 inflation-adjusted retirement plan contribution limits. Although the changes are more modest than in recent years, most retirement-plan-related limits will still increase for 2026. Depending on your plan, these adjustments may provide extra room to boost your retirement savings. *Starting in 2026, the SECURE 2.0 Act requires the catch-up contributions of higher-income taxpayers …

Minimize your business’s 2025 federal taxes by implementing year-end tax planning strategies

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) shifts the landscape for year-end tax planning. The law has significant implications for some of the most tried-and-true tax-reduction measures. It also creates new opportunities for businesses to reduce their 2025 tax liability before December 31. Here are potentially some of the most beneficial ones. Investments in capital assets Thanks to bonus depreciation, businesses …

4 year-end planning steps to trim your 2025 taxes

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Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income tax liability. Adding to the complexity this year is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which significantly changes various tax laws. Here are some of the measures you can take now to reduce your 2025 taxes in light of the OBBBA. 1. Reevaluate …

What do the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment numbers mean for you

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The IRS recently issued its 2026 cost-of-living adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) makes permanent or amends many provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). It also makes permanent most TCJA changes to various deductions and makes new changes to some deductions. OBBBA-affected changes have been noted throughout. As you …

New information return and payroll tax reporting rules require attention

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduced or updated numerous business-related tax provisions. The changes that are likely to have a major impact on employers and payroll management companies include new information return and payroll tax reporting rules. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new beginning in 2026 — and what businesses need to do in 2025. Increased …