Overview of OBBBA Tax Provisions for Individuals and Tax Form Implementation
By: Michelle Freeman, Ed.D., CPA, and Heath McConnell, M.Acc., CPA Legislation H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. In some respects, this bill is a “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2.0” since it extends or permanently […]
Social Security Wage Base, COLA Set for 2026
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that individual taxable earnings of up to $184,500 annually will be subject to Social Security tax in 2026. The updated amount is an increase from $176,100 in 2025. This amount is the wage base limit that applies to earnings subject to the 6.2% OASDI tax (old age, survivors […]
IRS issues FAQs on Form 1099-K threshold under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill; dollar limit reverts to $20,000
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-issues-faqs-on-form-1099-k-threshold-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-dollar-limit-reverts-to-20000
Congress Passes Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act
The U.S. Senate recently passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act, H.R. 998. Among other changes, the bill requires the IRS to provide taxpayers with specific information on notices related to a math or clerical error. Approved by the House earlier this year, the bill now goes to President Donald Trump for his […]
Treasury, IRS provide transition relief for 2025 for businesses reporting car loan interest under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-transition-relief-for-2025-for-businesses-reporting-car-loan-interest-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including amendments from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
IRS Furloughs Employees, Closes Most Operations
In a notice to employees posted on its website, the IRS announced it began an agency-wide furlough on Oct. 8, 2025, and that most of its operations have closed due to the federal government shutdown. The IRS updated its contingency plan on the evening of Oct. 8, sharing that from Oct. 8 through April 30, 2026, 53.6% of the […]
Treasury, IRS provide penalty relief for remittance transfer providers who fail to deposit excise tax under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-penalty-relief-for-remittance-transfer-providers-who-fail-to-deposit-excise-tax-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
Treasury, IRS provide guidance for Opportunity Zone investments in rural areas under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-guidance-for-opportunity-zone-investments-in-rural-areas-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
Treasury, IRS issue regulations to reduce the amount of the user fee for tax professionals who apply for or renew a PTIN
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-issue-regulations-to-reduce-the-amount-of-the-user-fee-for-tax-professionals-who-apply-for-or-renew-a-ptin