The tax reform 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed December 22, 2017 and it’s successor the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed July 4, 2025 in part to make permanent many of the provisions of the TCJA 2017 that were due to sunset on January 1, 2026.

Yes, the April 15 tax deadline is now behind us. But there are also deadlines during the rest of the year that are important to be aware of. To help you not miss any, here’s when some key tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive. There may be additional deadlines that apply to you.

Taxpayers who take out certain kinds of loans may qualify for a deduction on their federal returns. We outline the four key types of deductible interest expense for individuals: mortgage, investment, student loan and auto loan. A sidebar examines the business interest expense deduction, which has been affected by recent tax law changes.

Whether you’re filing your 2025 individual income tax return or planning for 2026, it’s important to know if you can deduct vehicle-related expenses. A change that was made permanent by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) limits who can claim a deduction for business mileage. But you might still be eligible, and deductions also may be available if you use your vehicle for certain nonbusiness purposes.