On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service announced its annual inflation adjustments for 2025, including updates to the federal income tax brackets and standard deduction. The standard deduction — ...
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 ...
Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Author’s note: The standard deduction amounts, state and local tax (SALT) caps, and maximum amount of the child tax credit have been ...