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Tax Planning
Your Mid-2026 Tax Checkup: The Four New Deductions Your Paycheck Still Hasn't Caught Up To
Six months into the first full year of "no tax on tips," "no tax on overtime," and two other new federal deductions, most paychecks still aren't accounting for them. Here's what changed, what the IRS has clarified in the months since, and why mid-July is the right moment to check your withholding.
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Your Paycheck Already Changed Because of the New Tax Law. Here's What to Check Before September.
The "no tax on tips" and "no tax on overtime" rules from 2025's tax law didn't actually show up in your withholding until January 2026. Here's what changed, what to check on a pay stub, and why it matters before the next estimated-tax deadline.