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How the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Will Reshape Your 2025 Tax Strategy

On July 4th, the President approved the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Act (OBBBA), revolutionizing the tax landscape with sweeping provisions that will notably influence taxpayers in 2025. As you navigate the intricacies of these new regulations, it is critical to evaluate how these changes will affect your unique financial situation and what actions should be executed prior to the year's end. Particularly urgent are the numerous environmental tax credits slated for repeal, urging immediate attention for those aiming to capitalize on these benefits. This guide provides crucial insights to enhance your tax efficiency and optimize your financial strategy in light of these legislative adjustments.

Below is an in-depth analysis of the OBBBA tax law modifications commencing 2025.

  1. Standard Deduction Increase: The standard deduction will rise to $15,750 for singles and married couples filing separately, $23,625 for heads of household, and $31,500 for joint filers, with inflationary adjustments thereafter.

  2. Special Temporary Deduction for Seniors: Taxpayers aged 65 and over with a MAGI under $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers) qualify for a $6,000 deduction ($12,000 for qualifying couples), applicable from 2025 to 2028, in addition to existing deductions.

  3. Child Tax Credit: The non-refundable child tax credit will increase to $2,200 per child, with phase-out thresholds at $400,000 for joint returns and $200,000 for others, contingent on SSNs for children and parents.

  4. Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) Exemption: For C Corporations, a tiered exclusion on gains from QSBS acquired post-July 2025 offers 50% exclusion after three years, 75% after four years, and a full exclusion after five years.

  5. New Deduction for Tips: Occupations traditionally receiving tips can deduct up to $25,000 annually, subject to AGI thresholds. Additional exclusions apply as delineated by the IRS.

  6. Overtime Deduction: An exclusion for overtime earnings exceeding regular pay, phased out above $150,000 MAGI for singles and $300,000 for joint filers, applicable through 2028.

  7. Deduction for Car Loan Interest: Taxpayers can deduct up to $10,000 in interest on U.S.-assembled vehicle loans, with phase-out starting at $100,000 MAGI for single filers and $200,000 for joint returns.

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  9. Adoption Credit: Now partially refundable up to $5,000, this credit spans from 2025 through 2028.

  10. 529 Savings Plan Enhancements: Increases the limit for tax-exempt distributions to $20,000 for additional educational expenses, including recognized postsecondary credential programs.

  11. Bonus Depreciation: The previously ephemeral 100% bonus depreciation rate for qualified property acquired post-January 2025 is sanctioned permanently.

  12. Qualified Production Property Special Depreciation Allowance: Permits immediate 100% deduction on certain new or improved factory structures, effective on construction commenced between January 2025 and January 2029.

  13. Third-Party Network Transaction Reporting (1099-Ks): Reverts reporting threshold to over $20,000 for transaction facilitation, impacting platforms and processors.

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  15. Termination of Previously Owned Clean Vehicle Credit: Accelerates expiration date to September 30, 2025, from 2032.

  16. Termination of Clean Vehicle Credit: Ceases post-September 2025, previously offering up to $7,500 for new clean vehicles.

  17. Termination of Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit: Ends September 2025, previously granting up to $40,000 for commercial vehicles.

  18. Termination of Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit: Ends September 2025, advancing its original December 2032 expiration.

  19. Termination of Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: Ends December 2025, previously allowing up to $1,200 in credits.

  20. Termination of Solar Energy Credit: Discontinues December 2025, removing the 30% residential installation credit.

  21. Domestic Research Expenditures: Allows businesses to deduct domestic research expenditures starting January 2025.

  22. SALT Deduction Changes: Increases deduction cap to $40,000 for 2025, with subsequent increases until a revert back to $10,000 in 2029, contingent on MAGI.

The details within this monumental tax reform legislation carry profound implications for strategic financial and tax planning. To explore these impacts further, or to receive an in-depth analysis tailored to your personal or business situation, please contact our office for a consultation.

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