04/14/2026
Is tax season causing you anxiety? Michelle on the Money is joined by Jeff Sachs from Sachs Financial to discuss the latest updates for filing your 2025 taxes, including significant changes from recent legislation.
In this video, we discuss:
- 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Why nearly 20% of taxpayers file for an extension and why it is not a reason to panic.
- 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Details on the new rates, which have increased by nearly 8% to $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly.
- 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀: How those over age 65 can access additional standard deductions, potentially totaling nearly $47,000 for some couples.
- 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: New above-the-line deductions for reportable tips and overtime pay, with deductions reaching up to $25,000 depending on filing status.
- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝘅 (𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧) 𝗖𝗮𝗽: Information on the temporary increase of the SALT deduction cap to $40,000 through 2029.
- 𝗖𝗮𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁: How to check if your 2025 vehicle purchase qualifies for a deduction of up to $10,000 in interest based on American assembly.
- 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: New 1099 thresholds for individuals selling items on platforms like eBay, Venmo, or PayPal.
- 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Why you can still contribute to your IRA for the 2025 tax year even in early 2026, as long as you haven't filed yet.
Learn how to optimize your filing so you aren't giving the government a "free loan".