ExpressTaxRefund.com Prepares Taxpayers for Filing Season Amid Key Tax-Law Updates

With tax season on the horizon, ExpressTaxRefund.com is alerting taxpayers that several new federal tax-law changes will influence how they file this year and in the years ahead. Recent reconciliation legislation introduced permanent and temporary adjustments to standard deductions, tax brackets, SALT limits, charitable contribution rules, and more. ExpressTaxRefund.com offers tools and guidance to help individuals stay compliant and maximize potential savings.

Highlights of the updates outlined by Schwab include:

• Permanent tax brackets and rates: The lower rates established by the TCJA, previously set to expire after 2025, are now permanent.

• Expanded standard deduction: The enhanced standard deduction continues permanently, with higher deduction amounts starting in 2025.

• Temporary senior deduction: From 2025–2028, taxpayers aged 65+ may claim an additional deduction—whether they itemize or not—subject to income phaseouts.

• Revised SALT cap: Beginning in 2025, the SALT deduction limit increases to $40,000 with gradual annual increases until 2029. Higher-income taxpayers face reduced caps.

• New itemized-deduction limit for top earners: Starting in 2026, individuals in the highest tax bracket will see a restriction on how much of their itemized deductions they can claim.

• Updated charitable donation rules: Starting in 2026, non-itemizers may take a limited above-the-line deduction for cash donations, while itemizers must meet updated AGI thresholds for deductibility.

• AMT adjustments: The AMT exemption and phase-out thresholds remain in place permanently, with some changes affecting very high-income filers.

• Expiration of select clean-energy credits: Certain credits for EVs, home energy improvements, and other green incentives will sunset between 2025 and 2026.

ExpressTaxRefund.com recommends taxpayers begin organizing their paperwork early and consider how these law changes may impact their filing strategy. Evaluating whether to itemize, reviewing withholding amounts, and gathering documentation such as charitable receipts or state tax records can prevent delays later.

By using ExpressTaxRefund.com’s updated filing tools, taxpayers can ensure they are applying the new rules correctly and securing every credit or deduction available to them.

ExpressTaxRefund.com provides a fast, secure online tax-filing experience for individuals and families. The platform includes step-by-step guidance, automatic accuracy checks, and electronic filing options to help users get their refunds quickly and confidently.