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OBBBA Reinstates 100% Bonus Depreciation for Many Capital Expenses

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reinstated 100% bonus depreciation for many capital expenses, a policy that had previously expired at the end of 2022. Under this policy, businesses may deduct the entire cost of qualifying capital assets during the year that the assets are placed in service, instead of dividing that cost between multiple years.

Certain types of capital business property and investments will not qualify for 100% bonus depreciation. The IRS will provide further guidance on eligible expenses later this fall. Note also that 100% bonus depreciation will only apply to assets acquired and placed in service on or after January 20, 2025.

A business tax professional can help you determine which of your capital expenses qualify for 100% bonus depreciation, and help you devise the most advantageous depreciation strategies overall.

OBBBA Increased 2025 Standard Deduction Amounts

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) increased the standard deductions that people may claim on their 2025 tax returns above the levels previously announced by the IRS. Here are the new standard deduction amounts based on filing status:

Single or Married Filing Separately (MFS): $15,750, an increase of $1,150 from 2024

Head of Household: $23,625, an increase of $1,725 from 2024

Married Filing Jointly (MFJ) or Qualifying Surviving Spouse: $31,500, an increase of $2,300 from 2024

The OBBBA also increased the enhanced deduction available to people of age 65 or older. Watch for further details on that change and other new deductions in the coming weeks.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Creates New Tax Deductions – Did You Know? (1/3)

As a result of Congress enacting the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, many people will have the opportunity to claim new tax deductions over the next several years. These deductions will be available both to those who itemize deductions and those who use a standard deduction.

One of the new deductions is for qualified tip income received in occupations where tipping is customary. The maximum deduction amount will be $25,000 per year, with a lower limit potentially applying for those who receive tips in the context of self-employment. People with modified adjusted gross incomes (MAGIs) above $150,000 (or $300,000 for joint filers) may not qualify for the deduction, or may receive a reduced deduction amount.

The IRS will release a detailed list of occupations that may be eligible for this new deduction sometime this fall. Only tips reported on an official tax document like Form W-2, 1099 or 4137 will qualify for the deduction. Therefore, tipped employees should continue submitting required monthly tip reports to their employers.