Year-End Tax Moves: A 2026 Checklist to Review Before Dec. 31
A plain-English checklist of year-end tax items to review before December 31, 2026: withholding, accounts, giving, standard deduction and expired credits.
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What to review before December 31: withholding, accounts, giving and records.
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New for 2026: Deduct Cash Gifts to Charity Without Itemizing
Starting with tax year 2026, non-itemizers may deduct up to $1,000 in cash gifts to charity ($2,000 joint). See what qualifies and what records to keep.
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