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One change that will affect you is the Child Tax Credit has been increased to $2200 per child.

 

Other changes include:

  • Higher Standard Deductions (less taxable income)
  • Tax Breaks on Overtime and Tips
  • Auto loan interest deduction

 

Also, beginning this year, you can establish Trump Accounts under the Working Families Tax Cuts initiative:

 

Overview of Trump Accounts

  • Parents, guardians, or others can establish a Trump Account for an eligible child.
  • Trump Accounts cannot be funded before July 4, 2026.
  • The federal government will make a one-time $1,000 contribution for each eligible child’s account.
  • Authorized contributions from individuals and employers are allowed up to $5,000 per year.
  • Employers can contribute up to $2,500 per year toward an employee’s or dependent’s Trump Account without it counting as taxable income for the employee.
  • Funds must be invested in certain mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that track a U.S. stock index such as the S&P 500.

Withdrawal and use

  • Generally, money cannot be withdrawn before the year the child turns 18.
  • After that point, the account is treated like a traditional IRA with similar tax rules.

For more details, please see the IRS OBBB provisions, linked here.  

 

 

 

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