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Auto Loan Interest Deduction 2025: Eligibility, MAGI Limits, and Claiming Steps

  Can you actually deduct your car loan interest in 2025? Yes, a temporary but powerful new tax law has opened a window from 2025 to 2028 that could put thousands back in your pocket. To be honest, I never thought I’d see the day when a personal car loan would get the same “VIP…

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2025 DEC State Tax Matters: Navigating the OBBBA Decoupling Wave

  Are you keeping up with the wave of state tax changes following the federal OBBBA? From Illinois’ decoupling to California’s streaming fee rulings, staying compliant has never been more complex. This guide breaks down the critical December 2025 updates to keep your business ahead of the curve. To be honest, just when we think…

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How to Defer Farmland Sale Taxes for 4 Years Without IRS Penalties (IRS Notice 2026-3 Relief)

  Selling farmland? IRS Notice 2026-3 is here to save you from underpayment penalties! This guide explores how you can defer your tax liability over four years while staying in the IRS’s good graces. Have you ever felt like the tax code was designed to be a maze? Honestly, I’ve been there too. Especially when…

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How to Use the IRS Voluntary Disclosure Practice to Fix Past Tax Mistakes in 2026

  Are you worried about past-due taxes or unfiled international forms? The IRS just announced a major update to its Voluntary Disclosure Practice (VDP) that could streamline your path back to compliance and provide peace of mind. We’ve all been there—sorting through a stack of mail or old digital files and realizing with a sinking…

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PTC Extension vs. HSAs: The Real Impact of Washington’s Healthcare Fight

  Are Your Health Insurance Costs About to Skyrocket? The clock is ticking in Washington, and millions of families are staring down a “Health Insurance Cliff” that could change their monthly budgets forever. Have you ever opened a bill, expecting the usual amount, only to feel your heart drop when you see a number that’s…

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2025 Adoption Tax Credit: How to Claim Your $17,280 Benefit

  Are you planning to grow your family through adoption in 2025? The Adoption Tax Credit has received significant updates that make the process more affordable than ever, including a higher maximum credit of $17,280 and new refundability rules. Choosing to adopt is one of the most beautiful and life-changing decisions a family can make,…

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Is Your Retirement Plan Compliant? RMDs, Attribution Rules, and Plan Amendments

  Notice 2025-60: Is Your Retirement Plan Ready for the 2025 Required Amendments? Keeping up with IRS regulations can feel like a full-time job in itself. This guide breaks down the latest Required Amendments List (RA List) to help you navigate deadlines and ensure your 401(a) or 403(b) plan remains compliant without the stress. Have…

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California Tax Update Dec 2025: E-Filing, Research Credit, PTE, Wildfire Rules

  California Tax Updates: December 2025 Edition. From the new federal conformity date to the extension of the PTE elective tax, here is everything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming tax season. Can you believe it? We are already staring down the barrel of the 2026 tax season. 😲 If you’re like…

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NOV 2025 US State Tax Updates: Amnesty, Depreciation, and the Penny

  State Tax Updates: December 2025 Edition. From new amnesty programs in Indiana and New Hampshire to crucial OBBBA conformity updates in Texas and California, here is what you need to know before year-end. It’s that time of year again! The calendar is flipping to December, and just when you thought you had your tax…