US EditionIRS says these tips will help you with major tax changes coming in 2026
The IRS warns new tax laws, including deductions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and staffing cuts may cause delays and require early preparation for millions of filers.
- With the next filing season weeks away, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to prepare now for the 2026 filing season, noting changes and offering help through the IRS.gov Get Ready campaign.
- Legislation passed last year introduced new deductions and credits that could lower tax bills, prompting the IRS to recommend reviewing 2025 law changes.
- Key changes include higher standard deductions and new caps on tip, overtime and auto interest deductions, with the standard deduction rising by $1,500 for joint filers, up to $31,500, and tips deductible up to $25,000, according to IRS guidance.
- Taxpayers face immediate steps: set up direct deposit and have routing details ready as paper checks are phased out, and filers must complete a new Schedule 1-A form not yet available.
- Senators and watchdogs have warned the IRS may be under-resourced as filing season nears after losing about 25% of its workforce, while the CBO said new tax breaks could balloon deficits and reduce Oregon's revenue.
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