The new system reduces individual income taxes and significantly
changes available deductions to reduce taxable income in general.
Not exact matches
Standard benefits for families are
changed significantly, with an eye toward simplifying the vast array of benefits (standard
deductions, personal exemptions, child credits, etc.) currently
available:
The IRS is currently revising Form W - 4 to reflect
changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «Act») affecting individual taxpayers — such as
changes in
available itemized
deductions, increases in the child tax credit, the new dependent credit, and the repeal of dependent exemptions.
«If the standards and
deductions are being increased, if there's other benefits from the simplifcation of taxes, if the alternate minimum tax
changes and its not
available anymore, it still may be a reduction in taxes,» said DeFrancisco, R - Syracuse.
McMahon does attempt to analyze, based on the limited details
available, what the
changes could mean to a typical New York middle class family, and he finds that even with the loss of the state and local tax
deduction, many would save a small to moderate amount of money.
Unfortunately,
changing your status to married filing separately does not get rid of the marriage penalty because many tax breaks (including the IRA contribution
deduction and child tax credits) are not
available if you file returns separately.
The new tax law brings numerous
changes to the special
deductions and credits
available to homeowners, joint filers, and families.
However, because tax laws and eligibility can
change from year to year, be sure to check the IRS's Credit and
Deductions guide and consult with your tax advisor for the list of
available tax credits and qualification guidelines.