U.S. Taxpayers Can Shield an Extra $500 From Taxes Next Year
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Good news for many American taxpayers: next year, people may be able to keep more of their income. The Internal Revenue Service has raised the standard deduction, which is the amount of income that is not taxed. For single filers and married couples, the new standard deduction means an extra $500 per person can be shielded from taxation, compared to the 2026 rates.
The standard deduction is one of the most common ways that people lower their tax bill. Many taxpayers choose it instead of listing individual expenses, such as mortgage interest or charitable donations. When the deduction goes up, a taxpayer's taxable income goes down, so they usually owe less money to the government. For a married couple filing together, the increase adds up to $1,000 in protected income.
The change is part of the annual process of adjusting tax rules for inflation. When prices rise, the government often increases tax thresholds so that people do not pay more tax only because their pay has gone up with the cost of living. Taxpayers who want to know how the change affects them can check official IRS guidance or speak with a tax professional before filing their returns.
Sources: The Washington Post
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