Smart Tax Planning for High Earners in 2026
As we begin 2026, high earners are entering one of the most consequential tax years in more than a decade. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) individual tax provisions officially expired on December 31, 2025, and Congress did not pass legislation to extend or modify those rules. Despite substantial debate throughout 2025 – and speculation that the Omnibus Budget and Border Security Act (OBBBA) or subsequent bills might carry extensions – no federal law ultimately altered the scheduled sunset.
