Tax Legislative Updates — 2026 Tax Law Reference for Practitioners
Evergreen practitioner guides to major tax legislation and 2026 inflation-adjusted limits. All figures verified from IRS.gov and Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
Tax law changes constantly — but practitioners who understand the legislative landscape can identify planning opportunities that generalists miss. This library covers both major legislation (OBBBA, TCJA, SECURE 2.0) and the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits that affect every client return.
Unlike news articles that become stale, these guides are evergreen references updated annually with verified figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and current IRC authority.
Major Tax Legislation
Evergreen guides to landmark tax legislation still affecting 2026 returns.
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) 2025 — Tax Professional Guide
TCJA permanence, enhanced CTC, SALT cap changes, and new provisions.
Read Guide ›Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) — 2026 Status Guide
Which TCJA provisions are permanent, which expired, and planning implications.
Read Guide ›SECURE 2.0 Act — Complete Practitioner Guide
RMD age changes, catch-up contributions, and new plan provisions.
Read Guide ›Inflation Reduction Act — Tax Provisions Guide
Clean energy credits, corporate minimum tax, and IRS funding provisions.
Read Guide ›CARES Act — Remaining Tax Provisions
ERC status, NOL carryback rules, and remaining CARES Act provisions.
Read Guide ›American Rescue Plan — Active Tax Provisions
Enhanced CTC history, COBRA subsidies, and remaining ARP provisions.
Read Guide ›2026 Tax Year Limits & Thresholds
Verified 2026 inflation-adjusted figures for all major tax provisions.
2026 Tax Brackets and Rates — Complete Guide
All 7 tax brackets for all filing statuses, with planning implications.
Read Guide ›2026 Standard Deduction — All Filing Statuses
$15,750 single, $31,500 MFJ, $23,625 HOH — with planning strategies.
Read Guide ›2026 Retirement Contribution Limits — All Plans
401(k), IRA, SEP-IRA, SIMPLE, and defined benefit limits.
Read Guide ›2026 HSA Contribution Limits
$4,300 self-only, $8,550 family — with HDHP requirements.
Read Guide ›2026 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion
$19,000 per donee — with gifting strategies for high-net-worth clients.
Read Guide ›2026 Estate Tax Exemption
$13,990,000 per person — portability and planning before potential sunset.
Read Guide ›2026 Social Security Wage Base
$176,100 — FICA and self-employment tax planning implications.
Read Guide ›2026 FICA and Self-Employment Tax Rates
12.4% SS + 2.9% Medicare — with strategies to reduce SE tax.
Read Guide ›2026 Mileage Rates — Business, Medical, Charitable
70 cents/mile business, 21 cents/mile medical, 14 cents/mile charitable.
Read Guide ›2026 Section 179 Limits
$1,220,000 deduction limit, $3,050,000 phase-out threshold.
Read Guide ›2026 Bonus Depreciation Phase-Out Schedule
40% bonus depreciation in 2026 — planning window before further phase-down.
Read Guide ›2026 QBI Deduction Thresholds
$197,300 single / $394,600 MFJ — SSTB phase-out and W-2 wage limitation.
Read Guide ›2026 EITC Income Limits and Credit Amounts
Maximum $8,046 (3+ children) — income limits and due diligence requirements.
Read Guide ›2026 Child Tax Credit — Phase-Out Thresholds
$2,000 per child, ACTC up to $1,700, phase-out at $400K MFJ.
Read Guide ›Quick Reference Comparison
| Provision | 2026 Amount | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Standard Deduction (Single) | $15,750 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | Increased from $14,600 (2025) |
| 2026 Standard Deduction (MFJ) | $31,500 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | Increased from $29,200 (2025) |
| 2026 401(k) Contribution Limit | $23,500 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | SECURE 2.0 catch-up enhanced |
| 2026 IRA Contribution Limit | $7,000 ($8,000 age 50+) | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | Unchanged from 2025 |
| 2026 Estate Tax Exemption | $13,990,000 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | OBBBA made permanent |
| 2026 Gift Tax Annual Exclusion | $19,000 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | Increased from $18,000 (2025) |
| 2026 Section 179 Limit | $1,220,000 | Rev. Proc. 2025-32 | Phase-out at $3,050,000 |
| 2026 Bonus Depreciation | 40% | IRC §168(k) | Phase-down from 60% (2024) |
Source: IRS.gov, Rev. Proc. 2025-32, IRC. Updated for 2026 tax law.
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