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The IRS has announced its annual inflation-adjusted income tax brackets and other amounts. For 2026, the highest rate (37%) will apply to taxable income over $640,600 for singles and heads of households ($768,700 for married couples filing jointly and $384,350 for married taxpayers filing separately). The standard deduction is increasing to $16,100 for singles and married taxpayers filing separately ($32,200 for married couples filing jointly and $24,150 for heads of households). Single filers age 65 or older will be eligible to take an additional deduction of $2,050 ($1,650 per spouse for married filers). Alternative minimum tax exemptions and adoption credits are among the other items that have been adjusted for 2026. Contact us at (352) 322-7345 if you have questions about the impact of inflation adjustments on your tax situation.

Starting in 2026, tax law changes could increase the risk of getting hit by the alternative minimum tax (AMT). This is especially true for high earners. At least some income-based phaseout thresholds for the AMT exemption will drop, and the exemptions will be phased out twice as fast as in 2025. Add to that the impact of larger state and local tax deductions (which aren’t AMT-deductible), and more taxpayers could face the AMT. Call us at (352) 322-7345 for help assessing your risk and finding strategies you can implement now to minimize your taxes.

Conventional wisdom says your mortgage should retire before you do. If you pay it off, you’ll enjoy a lower cost of living — not to mention the psychological boost of owning your home! But if mortgage interest provides an income tax advantage or you need to prioritize paying off other, high-interest debt, you may want to hold on to your mortgage. Contact us at (352) 322-7345. We can help you weigh the pros and cons.