2026 Federal Income Tax Changes - CTEC

Overview

Each year, various limits affecting income tax preparation and planning change. Some changes commonly occur each year as a result of inflation indexing, while others occur because of new legislation or the sunsetting of existing law. This course will examine the tax changes affecting 2026 as a result of recent legislation, and the inflation-changed limits effective for 2026 that are more significant from the perspective of an income tax preparer. Some context will be supplied, as appropriate, to assist readers in understanding the changes. 

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify the 2026 changes to various tax-related amounts;
  • Identify the 2026 tax credit changes;
  • Recognize the 2026 changes affection HSA and MSA requirements and contribution limits, Roth IRA eligibility, and traditional IRA contribution deductibility;
  • Discuss the changes effective in 2026 for the small employer premium tax credit and the applicable large employer mandate;
  • Determine the Secure Act 2.0 changes tor retirement plans that affect income tax preparation; and
  • Describe the OBBBA changes affecting 2025 and 2026


Designed For:

CPAs, enrolled agents, and other tax professionals at all stages of their careers 


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Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Prerequisites:
Foundational understanding of federal tax regulations
Advanced Preparation: None