Tax laws are constantly evolving, and keeping up with them can feel like trying to hit a moving target. It’s important to remember that tax laws are far from permanent. Just look at the recent years where, in an effort to stimulate the economy, the federal government rolled out temporary income tax cuts and business tax incentives. Those were meant to provide relief, but they didn’t last forever.
The way tax laws change usually starts with a proposal from the U.S. Congress. From there, lawmakers debate and vote on whether the proposed tax law should pass. If it does, you’ll likely see its effects the next time you file your tax return. It’s a lot to keep track of, but that’s part of the process.
Each year, the IRS also steps in to make inflation adjustments. These changes often include tweaking federal income tax brackets, the standard deduction, and other key elements of the tax code. In 2025, with inflation still on the rise, the IRS adjusted income thresholds for the tax brackets, meaning the income limits for each bracket will be higher than before. These changes will apply to the returns you file in 2026, so it’s crucial to be prepared.
In this course, we’ll dive deep into the tax revisions for 2025, which are influenced by both the SECURE Act 2.0 and the latest inflation adjustments. These changes are especially important for income tax preparers to understand, as they’ll directly impact the returns we help clients file in the upcoming years.
Curriculum
- 2 Sections
- 39 Lessons
- 26 Weeks
- Federal Tax Law Updates48
- 1.1Introduction
- 1.2Tax Rates
- 1.3Exempt Amount of Wages, Salary, Or Other Income
- 1.4Exemption Amounts for Alternative Minimum Tax
- 1.5Alternative Minimum Tax Exemption for A Child Subject to the “Kiddie Tax”
- 1.6Unearned Income of Minor Children Subject to the “Kiddie Tax”
- 1.7Eligible Long-Term Care Premiums
- 1.8Refundable Credit for Coverage Under a Qualified Health Plan
- 1.9Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.10Medical Savings Accounts
- 1.11Health Savings Accounts
- 1.12Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.13Health Flexible Spending Contributions
- 1.14Interest On Education Loans
- 1.15Annual Exclusion of Gifts
- 1.16Capital Gains and Losses
- 1.17Failure to File Tax Return
- 1.18Third Party Network Transactions/1099-K Forms
- 1.19Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.20Standard Deduction
- 1.21Tax Credits
- 1.22Child Tax Credit
- 1.23Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.24Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)
- 1.25Credit For Other Dependents (ODC)
- 1.26Child And Dependent Care Tax Credit
- 1.27Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.28Earned Income Tax Credit
- 1.29Adoption Credit
- 1.30Low-Income Housing Credit
- 1.31Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.32Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- 1.33Premium Tax Credit
- 1.34Savers Credit
- 1.35Energy Efficient Credits
- 1.36Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.37Clean Vehicle Credits
- 1.38New Standard Mileage Rates
- 1.39Qualified Business Income
- 1.40Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.41Section 179
- 1.42Bonus Depreciation
- 1.43Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments
- 1.44Review Question30 Minutes1 Question
- 1.45Reporting And Taxability of Retirement Income
- 1.46Preparer Penalties
- 1.47Beneficial Ownership
- 1.482025 Update
- Final Exam1