Samuel D. Fries

7 Tax Breaks for Older Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Code has long had much to offer taxpayers who are 50 or older, nearing retirement or already in their golden years. And the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted last July, expanded several tax breaks and added new opportunities for older taxpayers. Whether you're in this age group and preparing your 2025 federal income tax return or looking to optimize future tax outcomes (or both), here are seven tax breaks to consider.

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