About this episode

This episode discusses critical tax law changes that high earners need to be aware of before filing, including deductions, contributions, and IRS strategies.

In this episode: What the expanded SALT deduction really means, and how income limits and payment timing can impact your 2025–2029 strategy. New charitable contribution limits in 2026 and smart planning moves high earners should consider now. How itemized deductions and education credits are shifting, including common (and costly) mistakes to avoid Real IRS court cases entrepreneurs can learn from: innocent spouse relief, attorney fee limits, and conservation easement scrutiny. Why setting up an IRS online account matters and what IRS budget cuts and new whistleblower rules signal for enforcement going forward.

People in this episode

Host: Faw Casson

Topics covered

• tax law changes
• SALT deduction
• charitable contribution limits
• itemized deductions
• education credits
• IRS enforcement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IRS

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