Older taxpayers now have access to some of the most generous standard deduction rules on record, and the stakes are high for ...

Wondering what tax reporting might look like under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)? The IRS has released drafts of some 2025 tax forms (that you’ll file in 2026), including a draft of the new ...

"I've been reading that with the higher standard deduction amounts, fewer people will benefit from itemized deductions than in the past. But what about deductible IRA contributions? Does that mean ...

The IRS offers various tax breaks for homeowners that can help lessen the financial burden associated with homeownership. Common tax breaks available to homeowners include a mortgage interest ...

IRS is developing a new Schedule 1-A to use to claim new deductions for tip income, overtime pay, car loan interest and new tax break for those 65 an older. IRS and Treasury give new guidance on what ...

Editor's note: A version of this article was initially published on Jan 10, 2019. It is part of the 2020 Tax and IRA Guide. Question: If I opt to take the standard deduction, can I deduct anything ...

An accrual-basis taxpayer normally takes deductions for expenses in the year the item accrues. But when the expense accrued by the taxpayer is owed to a related party who uses the cash basis of ...