The deadline to file your income taxes is fast approaching on Wednesday, April 15.

In 2026, there are some changes that might make filing those taxes a little easier because more people seem to be getting a larger return.

Andy Reigstad, the President of Tax 29 in Boardman, said President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' allowed for changes that appeared to benefit taxpayers this year.

"There's been a lot of our customers coming in with a lot of overtime where they can deduct up to $12,500 or $25,000 for a married/joint couple and for tips being able to waive tax on that," said Reigstad.

This means a worker who earns up to $150,000 can deduct up to $25,000 in tips or up to $12,5000 in overtime taxes or more if filing married.

Seniors aged 65 and older are noticing large savings, an average of $1,000 to $2,500 this year, depending on where they fall in a tax bracket.

Charles Wells with Charles Wells Tax Service said seniors "can add an additional $6,000 of deduction on top of their standard deduction. That will essentially reduce their taxable income, which will in turn usually reduce the taxability of their social security if they are receiving it as well."

The last deduction limit for seniors was only $1,600.

In 2026, the seven tax brackets have been adjusted for inflation. This means you can now make more money and not move into a higher tax percentage.

"You can earn more in the lower brackets until you get into the higher brackets. You essentially can make more at a lower rate until you get into the next bracket," said Wells.

State and local income taxes (SALT) deduction cap increased to $40,000, $10,000 from the previous tax filing season.

"This has allowed a lot of our customers to itemize and be able to use itemized deductions, whereas in the past, they were cut off at $10,000. Now, they can write off all of their property tax or all of their Youngstown city tax, it can bump up a lot higher than they used to," said Reigstad.

Other small changes this tax filing season include a $750 increase in standard deduction, a $200 bump in the child tax credit and no tax on auto loan interest if the car was assembled in the United States.

In September 2025, the Internal Revenue Service began phasing out sending physical checks in the mail. It is instead encouraging filers to receive their funds through direct deposit.