The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has caused some confusion as boomers and other taxpayers file this year. To help make it easier, GOBankingRates spoke with some tax pros who shared information about a few expiring tax breaks for boomers to consider. Energy-Related Credits Brian Zink, CEO and founder of No Upfront Tax Relief, is among the tax experts who said they’re advising Boomer clients to keep an eye on a few specific tax credits, and energy-related credits are a big one. Read Next: Here’s the ...

Core Points - The One, Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed by Donald Trump introduces significant changes to the tax code, particularly affecting below-the-line deductions [1][2] - The OBBBA makes permanent the tax cuts from 2017 and introduces new relief measures, especially in terms of deductions [2][3] Tax Changes - The standard deduction has increased from $15,000 to $15,750 for single filers and from $30,000 to $31,500 for married/joint filers to account for inflation [4] - The State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction limit has been raised from $10,000 to $40,000, with a 1% annual increase until 2029, reverting to $10,000 in 2030 [4] Strategic Tax Planning - Taxpayers in high-tax states are advised to accelerate payments to maximize the $40,000 SALT cap, especially if their Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is below the phaseout threshold [5] - Seniors are encouraged to consider Roth conversions or manage retirement distributions to qualify for the full senior deduction of $6,000, with income caps of $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for married/joint filers [5] Deductions for Vehicle Purchases - The OBBBA allows a $10,000 auto loan interest deduction for qualifying vehicles assembled in the U.S., with a phaseout for Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) above $200,000 for married/joint filers and $100,000 for single filers [6]