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New for 2025: IRS Releases Guidance on the New Tip & Overtime Deductions
The IRS has released Notice 2025-69, giving much-needed clarity on two major new deductions created under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). If you earn tips, work overtime, or employ workers who do, these rules may impact your 2025 tax return. These deductions apply for tax years 2025 through 2028 — and for 2025, the IRS is allowing simplified methods due to delayed reporting updates. 1. Deduction for Qualified Tips (Up to $25,000) Workers in occupations that customarily received...

How OBBBA Changes Charitable Giving in 2025–2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes charitable giving rules beginning in 2026, making 2025 a crucial planning year for maximizing tax benefits. Key changes include a new universal deduction for non-itemizers, a 0.5% AGI floor for itemizers, and a 35% cap on the tax benefit of itemized deductions for those in the top tax bracket. Taxpayers may benefit from accelerating contributions into 2025 or using strategies such as donor-advised funds, bunching, or qualified charitable...

2025 U.S. Government Shutdown – What It Means for Your Taxes
The U.S. has officially entered a federal government shutdown as Congress failed to reach a funding agreement for the new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. While shutdowns can feel far removed from everyday life, they directly affect taxpayers and small business owners who rely on timely IRS operations. Here’s what you need to know about how this 2025 shutdown is impacting taxes: What Happens During a Shutdown? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass—or the President...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Assistance
Are you a Restaurant Owner or know someone who is? Here is one program you may not know about: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans...





















































