Q. How does One Big Beautiful Bill benefit individuals?
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✅ 1. Permanency for 2017 Tax Cuts
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Keeps all 2017 individual tax rates (10%–37%) and the near‑double standard deduction permanently
💰 2. Expanded Standard Deduction
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Raises standard deduction to roughly $15,750 (single) and $31,500 (joint) for 2025, with annual inflation adjustments through 2028.
🏡 3. SALT Deduction Cap Increased
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SALT deduction cap lifted from $10K to $40K for filers with AGI under $500K; this enhanced cap lasts until 2029, then reverts to $10K in 2030.
👵 4. Senior Deduction
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Seniors (65+) get a $6,000 “bonus” deduction (phases out at $75K/$150K AGI), available through 2028.
🍼 5. Child Tax Credit (CTC)
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Permanently keeps the CTC at $2,000 per child, and temporarily increases it to $2,200 through 2028, with inflation indexation.
💳 6. Above-the-Line Deductions (2025–2028)
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Tips: Up to $25,000 deduction (phases out for MAGI above $150K/$300K).
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Overtime: Up to $12,500 deduction (same phase-out thresholds)
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Auto Loan Interest: Up to $10,000 deduction for U.S.-assembled passenger vehicles, phasing out at $100K/$200K MAGI
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Charitable Contributions: Above-the-line non-itemizer deduction of up to $1K (single) / $2K (joint).
🏡 7. Trump/MAGA Accounts & 529 Expansion
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New “Trump Accounts” for children <18: tax-advantaged savings with possible one-time $1,000 government contribution
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529 plans expanded to K–12, homeschooling, and certification tuition
🏛️ 8. Estate & Gift Tax
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Estate and gift tax exemption permanently raised to $15 million per person (indexed) starting 2026.uhy-
🌱 9. Clean-Energy Credits Scaled Back
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Reverses or phases out various clean‑energy credits (EVs, solar, wind) by end of 2025–2027.