The federal deduction for state and local taxes for single and joint-filing taxpayers who itemize is $40,000 through 2029.

For a long time, the standard deduction has been a straightforward option for many U.S. taxpayers. It allows most filers to reduce their taxable income without needing to itemize deductions. The ...

A bigger standard deduction, changes in the itemizing rules and new temporary deductions all complicate the decision. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you. When it comes to federal ...

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Instead of bolstering relief to help families access critical public goods and services, Republicans in Congress are pushing policy changes to help the rich keep or grow their wealth. A fierce tax ...

Available to nearly all taxpayers, the standard deduction allows filers to lower their taxable income without providing supporting documentation for deductions or credits. What your standard deduction ...

If you’re 65 or older, you can benefit from some generous provisions of the tax code. In addition to a larger standard deduction, seniors now qualify for a new bonus deduction that applies from 2025 ...