Individual, Family & Fiduciary Tax
Employers Prepare for New Overtime Deduction Reporting Rules Under OBBB
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, passed earlier this year, introduces a temporary tax break for individuals who receive overtime pay. For tax years 2025 through 2028, eligible workers may deduct a portion of overtime wages from taxable income. The change allows employees who work overtime to reduce taxable income, offering some financial relief […]
What OBBB Means for Charitable Contributions
New Rules for Charitable Deductions Starting in 2026 For years, charitable giving rules have shifted with each round of tax legislation, leaving individuals and corporations uncertain about what’s next. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act is the latest in this evolution, introducing new opportunities and limitations that will take effect in 2026. Some provisions […]
What OBBB Means for Estate Tax and Wealth Transfer
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act raises the federal estate tax exemption to $15 million per individual beginning January 1, 2026, a permanent change indexed for inflation. For many families, this eases the prospect of federal estate tax altogether. Yet planning remains as vital as ever. The increase does not replace the value of […]
New Mortgage Interest Rules Offer Opportunities for Individual Taxpayers
How the OBBB Act Changes Mortgage Interest Deductions The rules for deducting mortgage interest have shifted in ways that may prompt many individual taxpayers to rethink their year-end tax planning. The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act locks in a key limit on acquisition debt, adds a deduction for private mortgage insurance beginning […]
Individual/Family Tax and Wealth Preservation Webinar 2025
Protect and grow personal wealth with strategies from AAFCPAs’ 2025 Individual and Family Tax and Wealth Preservation webinar. Gain insights on preserving assets, managing evolving tax rules, and preparing for changes in estate and retirement planning. In this session, you will learn: Save The Date What: 2025 Individual and Family Tax and Wealth Preservation Webinar […]
OBBB Creates New Deduction for Qualified Tips Through 2028
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act introduces a new federal tax provision that may affect businesses with tipped employees. Beginning in 2025, up to $25,000 in qualified tips per year may be excluded from federal taxable income through 2028. The deduction applies to occupations where tipping has long been customary and regular, including roles […]
One Big Beautiful Bill Adds $6,000 Deduction for Social Security Beneficiaries
Starting in 2025, adults age 65 and older can claim an additional deduction of $6,000 on their federal income tax return under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Married couples where both spouses qualify may claim up to $12,000. This provision is available through 2028. The deduction begins to phase out for individuals with […]
Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2025-2026 Tax Strategy
AAFCPAs’ highly anticipated annual Tax Webinar Series is back! As always, we’re committed to bringing you the latest tax considerations and guidance including implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law earlier this year, keeping you ahead of what matters most for your business and personal financial operations. Join us for three […]
Why Complex Trusts Matter for High-Net-Worth Investors Under OBBB
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act has renewed interest in a once-overlooked planning strategy: the use of a complex trust as a standalone tax-paying entity. While the concept is not new, recent updates including expanded deductions for real estate taxes make the structure more practical and more compelling, particularly for high […]