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Episode 134:  Senior Tax Breaks, Farm Gains, and the IRS Shake‑Up
Season 6 · Episode 134

Episode 134: Senior Tax Breaks, Farm Gains, and the IRS Shake‑Up

Accounting and Accountability · Faw Casson CPAs

February 6, 202620m 20s

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Show Notes

In this episode:

  • Detailed insight into the new $6,000 Senior Deduction for taxpayers age 65+, including income phaseouts and confusion around Social Security taxability.

  • A look at the proposed depreciation of primary residences, a radical idea never seriously floated in prior administrations.

  • Update on student loan garnishments: 2025 refunds will not be seized for defaults, offering temporary relief to millions.

  • Confirmation that military housing dividend checks ($1,776) are non-taxable.

  • New installment option for taxes on the sale of qualified farmland to other farmers, under strict use restrictions and the new Section 1062.

  • Tax implications of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) income for college athletes, including federal taxability and potential self-employment tax.

  • Discussion on IRS readiness issues: 2M+ unprocessed returns, phone line service drops, and staffing shortfalls.

  • Urgent heads-up: IRS is now using processing date—not postmark date—for paper filings, emphasizing the importance of e-filing or certified mail.