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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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
What counts as qualified interest
Interest must be paid on a loan that:
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.
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.
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
If i took out a car loan in 2024 but refinanced it in 2026 can i qualify for it next year?
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.
could I file online already and will all the changes be updated on the system. The new OBBBA 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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