Many Business Tax Limits Have Increased in 2025

A variety of tax-related limits that affect businesses are indexed annually based on inflation. Many have increased for 2025, but with inflation cooling, the increases aren’t as great as they have been in the last few years. Here are some amounts that may affect you and your business. . 2025 deductions as compared with 2024 Section 179 expensing: Limit: $1.25 million (up from $1.22 million) Phaseout: $3.13 million (up from $3.05 million) Sec. 179 expensing limit for certain heavy vehicles: $31,300 (up from $30,500) Standard mileage rate for business driving: 70 cents per mile (up from 67 cents) Income-based phaseouts for certain limits on the Sec. 199A qualified business income deduction begin at: Married filing jointly: $394,600 (up from $383,900) Other filers: $197,300 (up from $191,950) . Retirement plans in...

Looking Ahead to 2025 Limits as you Prepare to File Your 2024 Return

Chances are, you’re more concerned about your 2024 tax return right now than you are about your 2025 tax situation. That’s understandable because your 2024 individual tax return is due to be filed by April 15 (unless you file for an extension). However, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with tax amounts that may have changed for 2025 due to inflation. Not all tax figures are adjusted annually for inflation, and some amounts only change when Congress passes new laws. In addition, there may be tax changes due to what’s happening in Washington. With Republicans in control of both the White House and Congress, we expect major tax law changes in the coming months. With that in mind, here are some Q&As about 2025 tax limits. I...