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How much you owe the IRS at tax time is determined by the tax brackets you're eligible for. For tax year 2025 (filing in 2026), there are seven brackets: 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%. Each ...

Cash gifts and income are subject to IRS reporting rules. Gifts of up to $19,000 in cash are exempt from reporting in 2025. Those who have household employees must report cash payments that exceed ...

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The IRS increased the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business to 72.5 cents per mile driven, up 2.5 cents from 2025.