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How will the overtime tax break work and will the system be updated so we can enter it on our own or will we need to pay more to have somebody help us?

Also do I qualify I bought a car - do I qualify for the interest deduction or how will that work?

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DawnC
Employee Tax Expert

OBBBA TAX CHANGES

Yes, the system will be updated to reflect the changes with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and no, you will not need to upgrade to get the overtime tax break.    The new provision for overtime introduces a deduction for qualified overtime income up to $12,500 for tax years 2025 through 2028 and phases out for income above $150,000. 

While this deduction can lower your taxable income, it is not a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your taxes and the actual tax savings will depend on your tax rate.

 

Here are the qualifications for the car loan interest deduction, below.  

 

Overview of the new deduction

 

  • Effective 2025 through 2028, individuals may deduct interest paid on a loan used to purchase a qualified vehicle for personal use that meets other eligibility criteria. Lease payments do not qualify.
  • Maximum annual deduction is $10,000.
  • Phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income over $100,000 ($200,000 for joint filers).

What counts as qualified interest

 

Interest must be paid on a loan that:

 

  • Originated after December 31, 2024
  • Was used to purchase a vehicle originally used by the taxpayer
  • Was secured by a lien on the vehicle
  • Was for a personal-use (nonbusiness) vehicle

If a qualifying vehicle loan is later refinanced, interest paid on the refinanced amount is generally eligible for the deduction.

 

For more details on the OBBBA, please click here.  

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OBBBA TAX CHANGES

I purchased it December 31 2024 but its a 2020 how do i know if i qualify for it I used as personal vehicle not business. 

AmyC
Employee Tax Expert

OBBBA TAX CHANGES

The car must be purchased in 2025 or later so you would not qualify. In addition, the car must be made in the USA, and weigh less than 14,000 pounds

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If i took out a car loan in 2024 but refinanced it in 2026 can i qualify for it next year?

RobertB4444
Employee Tax Expert

OBBBA TAX CHANGES

No.  It must be a new car purchase made in 2025 or 2026.  You have to enter the VIN to qualify and your VIN will show that the car was purchased new in 2024.

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OBBBA TAX CHANGES

could I file online already and will all the changes be updated on the system. The new OBBBA changes.

DawnC
Employee Tax Expert

OBBBA TAX CHANGES

You can file now, although the IRS will not start accepting tax returns until January 26.   If you submit your return early (too soon) and need to make a change, you will need to amend your return.   TurboTax is updated to reflect the OBBBA changes.   

 

You can prepare the return now and wait until the IRS starts accepting to submit the return - that would be a safer option.   

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