Category: Rule Changes
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The New Deduction for Workers 65 and Older, Explained
The 2025 tax law added a $6,000 deduction for people 65 and older, on top of what seniors already get. Who qualifies, the income limits, and how to claim it.
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Overtime Pay and the New Tax Break: Who Qualifies
The new overtime deduction covers only the “half” in time-and-a-half, up to $12,500 a year. Who qualifies, who doesn’t, and how to figure your number.
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SALT Deduction Changes: The New Cap and Who Benefits
The SALT cap jumped from $10,000 to $40,400 for 2026, with an income phase-down above $505,000. Who actually saves money, and the math to check.
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The New Car Loan Interest Deduction, Explained
The 2025 tax law lets many buyers deduct interest on a new car loan through 2028, no itemizing required. Here are the vehicle, loan, and income tests that decide it.
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No Tax on Tips: How the New Deduction Actually Works
The tips deduction lets workers deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips for 2025 through 2028. What counts, who qualifies, and what it doesn’t change.
