Easy guide to tax loopholes TurboTax misses

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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A Daily Mail article by Benjamin Curry explains five new federal tax deductions from last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), warning that even TurboTax can't always catch errors from bad employer data. It targets overtime workers, tipped employees, seniors, car buyers, and high-tax state residents with rules, examples, and risks. The piece runs now because the April 15 filing deadline looms, and over one in five overtime claims may already be off.[[1]](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15712603/tax-loopholes-turbotax-guide.html)

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These breaks stem from OBBBA passed last year, confusing filers as software relies on W-2 data that employers might botch—like marking full overtime pay as qualified.

Overtime and tips have clearest IRS guidance so far; auto and senior rules demand personal checks like VIN lookups or age proof.

SALT helps blue-state homeowners most but sunsets soon, while overclaims (especially overtime) already hit 1 in 5 of 90 million returns, per experts.

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New breaks could cut federal tax bills for millions in hourly jobs, retirement, or high-cost areas, but mistakes amplify IRS workload and audits.

Workers and seniors might claim hundreds to thousands extra back if they double-check stubs and rules beyond TurboTax prompts; high earners gain least due to phaseouts.

Watch IRS updates on documentation before filing, as state rules vary and some breaks like SALT expire in 2030.[[1]](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-15712603/tax-loopholes-turbotax-guide.html)