Your Money 2020: The WSJ Tax Guide
Laura Sanders, Richard Rubin, The Wall Street JournalTwo years on from the Trump administration's tax overhaul, the changes to the law have kept on coming. With bracket adjustments, standard deduction hikes, and the recent passage of the Secure Act, this year's filings will present new challenges for millions of Americans.
To help you through this year's taxes, The Wall Street Journal brings you an up-to-date version of our handy e-book, which will explain what the current tax laws mean for you, your company and the country.
Compiled and updated by trusted WSJ reporters and editors, the new "Your Money 2020: The WSJ Tax Guide" provides key insights on what families, homeowners, retirees, investors, professionals and small-business owners need to know.
What's Covered?
The Big Picture
- Tax Rates and Brackets
- Standard Deduction and Personal Exemption
- Child and Dependent Tax Credits
- Withholding and Estimated Tax Payments
- Taxes on Investment Income
- Alternative Minimum Tax
- Individual Mandate
- Home-Sellers’ Exemption
- Estate and Gift Tax
- The “Kiddie" Tax
- Cryptocurrency
Deductions
- State and Local Tax Deductions
- Mortgage-Interest Deduction
- Charitable-Donation Deductions
- Medical-Expenses Deduction
- Alimony
- Other Deductions
Retirement and Education
- Retirement Savings
- Retiree Tax Issues
- 529 Education-Savings Accounts
- Other Education Benefits
For Business Owners
- Pass-Through Income
- Debt Interest Payments
- Depreciation