BY TYLER DURDEN
SATURDAY, FEB 21, 2026 – 10:30 AM
Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
With tax season underway and the April 15 filing deadline approaching, taxpayers are being encouraged to review new changes introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to help minimize their tax bills and avoid filing delays.
The IRS has urged taxpayers to review the new provisions carefully and use online tools at IRS.gov to help ensure smooth processing.
Here are nine strategies to consider.
1. Revisit Itemizing Under the Higher SALT Cap
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) temporarily increased the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for both single filers and married couples filing jointly.
For 2025, the standard deduction is $15,750 for singles, $31,500 for married couples, and $23,625 for heads of household.
Taxpayers whose total itemized deductions—including mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and state and local taxes—exceed those amounts may benefit from itemizing.
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