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Day 6: Pass-Through Business Deduction Made Permanent—Great News for Small Business Owners
Jul 12

Jul 12 Day 6: Pass-Through Business Deduction Made Permanent—Great News for Small Business Owners

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).

Today, we’re focusing on small business owners and self-employed professionals: the OBBBA makes the 20% pass-through business deduction permanent. It’s a big win—but not without some limits.

Day 5: Permanent Lower Tax Rates—Why It Matters (And Who Should Still Be Careful)
Jul 11

Jul 11 Day 5: Permanent Lower Tax Rates—Why It Matters (And Who Should Still Be Careful)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) series.

Today, we’re covering one of the biggest headlines: the OBBBA makes lower individual tax rates permanent. Great news for many taxpayers—but there are still reasons to be cautious.

Day 4: Higher Standard Deduction & Child Tax Credit—More Money for Families (But Not for Everyone)
Jul 10

Jul 10 Day 4: Higher Standard Deduction & Child Tax Credit—More Money for Families (But Not for Everyone)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our series on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and what it means for your taxes.

Today, we’re talking about two changes that directly impact millions of families: a higher standard deduction and a bigger Child Tax Credit. These changes mean more money in your pocket—but there’s important fine print.

Day 3: Changes in Taxable Social Security—Good News for Many Retirees (But Not All)
Jul 9

Jul 9 Day 3: Changes in Taxable Social Security—Good News for Many Retirees (But Not All)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our series on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping the tax landscape.

Yesterday, we talked about tax-free tips for service workers. Today, we’re diving into a change that affects millions of older Americans: the taxation of Social Security benefits.

The OBBBA brings important relief—but not everyone will benefit equally.

Day 2: No Taxes on Tips—A Win for Service Workers (But Not for Everyone)
Jul 8

Jul 8 Day 2: No Taxes on Tips—A Win for Service Workers (But Not for Everyone)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome back to our series on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping the tax landscape.

Yesterday, we covered the higher SALT deduction cap. Today, we’re focusing on a change that’s generating buzz among millions of workers: no federal income tax on tips.

It’s great news for service employees—but there’s important fine print you should know.

Day 1: SALT Cap Soars to $40,000—A Huge Win for High-Tax States (But Not for Everyone)
Jul 7

Jul 7 Day 1: SALT Cap Soars to $40,000—A Huge Win for High-Tax States (But Not for Everyone)

Leslea Burnett

Welcome to our series on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is changing the tax landscape. Over the next week, we’re exploring how this new legislation could impact your taxes—and your wallet—in practical terms.

We’re kicking things off with one of the biggest headlines from the new law: the dramatic increase in the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.

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