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Many Americans are likely to see massive changes to their taxes in 2026, especially seniors. That’s largely due to President Donald Trump’s so-called big, beautiful bill, a massive 940-page bill ...

If you're concerned about taxes, you probably want to skip that year-end cash donation. Tax laws are changing, and timing is everything this year to maximize your gifts. Itemizers should hit ...

2. A personal deduction for seniors Anyone born before January 2, 1961 and who has a valid Social Security number may now take a $6,000 deduction (or $12,000 if married filing jointly and each spouse ...

The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Thanks to provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 without itemizing their ...

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...

The tax brackets you fall into determine how much you turn over to the IRS each year. Which brackets you fall into depends mostly on your taxable income. There are several ways you can lower your ...