New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher

Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.

2026 tax time changes

You are probably getting a hold of your W2 just about now, and you might be wondering how much you’re going to get back, if anything at all. Well, there are some big changes to your taxes this year. Filing your taxes, it’s even more confusing this tax season. Why? The passage of President Trump’s signature law, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, that ushered in a handful of tax changes. Let’s highlight the big one, starting with higher standa…