2025 tax updates

Important 2025 tax topics before you file.

Use this page as a starting point. IRS guidance can change, and your return depends on your filing status, income, credits, deductions, and documentation.

Standard deduction

The IRS increased standard deduction amounts for 2025. Check the current IRS standard deduction guidance when preparing a return.

IRS standard deduction tool

Child Tax Credit

The IRS says the 2025 Child Tax Credit can be worth up to $2,200 per qualifying child, with ACTC rules for refundable amounts.

IRS Child Tax Credit page

Gig worker reporting

1099 workers and platform earners should gather all income forms, annual summaries, expense records, and mileage logs.

Gig worker tax help

Mileage deductions

Self-employed taxpayers who drive for business should keep mileage records and check the IRS standard mileage rate guidance.

IRS mileage rates

EITC and refundable credits

Refund timing and eligibility can be affected by EITC and ACTC rules. IRS tools and tables can help determine eligibility.

IRS EITC tables

Tax deadlines

Gather W-2s, 1099s, business records, and prior-year returns early so filing is not rushed.

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W-2 employees, retirees, and basic returns can start in the tax app.

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Self-employed or business

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