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Prepare Ahead: Key Tax Updates for 2025

As tax season rapidly approaches, individuals and businesses alike face the daunting task of gathering necessary documents. Whether you plan to meet your tax advisor in person, via videoconference, or over the phone, thorough preparation can significantly impact the efficiency and outcome of your tax return process. The ease of this preparation correlates with how well you have maintained your financial records throughout the year. However, regardless of your organizational prowess, being comprehensive in your preparations allows us at TaxDrx to:

  • Identify every potential deduction that the tax code permits.

  • Assess optimal income reporting methods tailored to your specific situation.

  • Analyze new legislative changes affecting your tax status, particularly in light of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

  • Discuss strategic tax-planning opportunities to minimize future tax liability.

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2025 Tax Updates: The OBBBA introduces several pivotal changes that could impact your financial landscape:

  • No Tax on Tips: Allows a deduction of up to $25,000 for qualifying cash tips, with phase-outs at higher income levels, making it accessible to both itemizers and standard deduction filers.

  • No Tax on Qualified Overtime: Enables a possible deduction of up to $12,500 for single filers and $25,000 for joint filers on overtime, subject to income phase-outs.

  • Vehicle Loan Interest Deduction: Deduct interest on qualified vehicle loans, with specific restrictions, and be aware of the documentation requirements.

  • SALT Deduction Limit: The state and local tax (SALT) deduction limit rises to $40,000, with phase-downs starting at $500,000 Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI).

  • Super Retirement Catch-Up: Increased contribution limits for those aged 60-63, paving the way for more robust retirement planning.

  • Child Tax Credit: Enhanced to $2,200 per qualifying child under the age of 17, with phase-outs beginning at particular income thresholds.

  • Adoption Credit: Offers a refundable credit increase, reflecting ongoing adjustments for inflation.

  • Section 179 Expensing: Provides small and medium enterprises the advantage of immediate expensing, up to new increased limits.

  • Bonus Depreciation: OBBBA makes permanent the option to outright expense 100% of qualifying investments, effective after January 19, 2025.

  • Business Research Expenditures: Domestic research costs are fully deductible immediately, encouraging innovation.

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Planning Your Tax Strategy: Various options for handling income and deductions are available, which can influence your tax obligations not just this year but also in the years ahead. For example:

  • Sales of Property: Opt between reporting the full gain in the year of sale or across received payments.

  • Depreciation Choices: Decide between depreciating investment costs over time or expensing them in full for certain assets.

Organizational Tips: Begin your tax organization process early, ideally starting in January:

  • Establish a secure location for important documents upon receipt.

  • Categorize financial records by type such as medical expenses, mortgage interest, and charitable donations.

  • Promptly respond to tax organizers or questionnaires that provide invaluable reminders.

Key Considerations: Be vigilant with any foreign financial interests, as non-compliance can result in severe penalties. Cryptocurrency remains under scrutiny; thus, proper reporting of digital transactions is crucial.

Health Insurance Marketplace: Include all relevant forms like the 1095-A when meeting with your tax preparer.

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If new circumstances in 2025 arise that could affect your tax filing, or if you have any concerns about assembling your tax data, we encourage you to reach out to us at TaxDrx. We're here to provide the clarity and resolution you need throughout this process.

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