1. Home
  2. Insights
Insights

What changed, and what it means for you.

Short summaries of tax law changes, regulations, and trends that matter to Michigan families and business owners, and to clients on both sides of the border. We review the news every week.

Federal tax2026-09-25

The 2026 federal tax numbers are out: what changes on your return

The IRS has published the inflation adjusted figures for tax year 2026 (the return you file in early 2027). The standard deduction rises to $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household.

Read more
Michigan2026-09-25

Michigan's individual income tax rate stays at 4.25 percent for 2026

Treasury announced on April 15, 2026 that the statutory trigger for an automatic rate cut was not met, so the individual and fiduciary rate remains 4.25 percent for tax year 2026.

Read more
Business compliance2026-09-25

Beneficial ownership reporting is over for U.S. companies

FinCEN's final rule, announced August 11, 2026, permanently removes the Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. Foreign reporting companies still report for their foreign beneficial owners.

Read more
Federal tax2026-09-25

Four new deductions for 2025 through 2028: tips, overtime, seniors, and car loan interest

The 2025 federal tax law added temporary deductions for qualified tips (up to $25,000), qualified overtime (up to $12,500, or $25,000 joint), an additional $6,000 deduction for individuals 65 and older, and up to $10,000 of interest on a qualifying new vehicle loan, each with income phaseouts.

Read more
Business compliance2026-09-25

1099 thresholds for 2026 payments: $2,000 for 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC, $20,000 and 200 transactions for 1099-K

Starting with payments made in 2026, the reporting threshold for Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC rises from $600 to $2,000 and will be indexed for inflation from 2027. The Form 1099-K threshold for payment apps and marketplaces is restored to $20,000 and more than 200 transactions.

Read more

Information here is general and is not advice for your situation. For advice about your situation, contact us.

Does this change affect you?

A 30 minute consultation with a licensed CPA, in English or Arabic.

PortalStart an intake