11/26/2025
📝 IRS Releases Draft 1040 & 1040-SR for 2025 — Here’s What’s New!
The IRS just gave us a sneak peek at the 2025 tax return forms — and yes, there are some big changes ahead that both tax pros and everyday taxpayers should know.
🔹 New Forms to Know:
1. Form 1040 & 1040-SR (Seniors) – Updated with:
◦ Higher standard deductions 💵
◦ More details required on dependents and where taxpayers live
2. NEW Schedule 1-A: “Additional Deductions” – Covers new write-offs like:
◦ No tax on tips or overtime 💼
◦ Deduction for car loan interest 🚗
◦ Enhanced deductions for seniors 👵🏽👴🏿
3. NEW Form 4547: Reporting “Trump Accounts”
These are Child Savings Accounts that start in 2026 with:
◦ 💰 $1,000 federal contribution for U.S. babies born 2025–2028
◦ Grows like an IRA, converts to Roth IRA at age 18
◦ Families can contribute up to $5,000/year
◦ Employers can chip in up to $2,500 tax-free
🔹 Standard Deduction Increase for 2025:
• 🧍🏽 Single / MFS: $15,750
• 👨👩👧 Married Filing Joint: $31,500
• 👩🏾👦 Head of Household: $23,625
🔹 Other Notable Updates:
• 🍼 Adoption Credit: Up to $5,000 and now fully refundable
• 👶 Child Tax Credit & Additional CTC: Now permanent
💡 What This Means:
✅ More chances for clients to save money
📊 New forms = New learning for tax pros
📅 Start preparing now so you’re not caught off guard next season