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Apple-Cranberry Salad
• 6 slices of bacon • 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette • 1/3 cup olive oil • 2 tbsp raw honey • 8 oz fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried INGREDIENTS
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries • 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and thinly sliced • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup feta cheese
TAX TIME TWEAKS With today’s news cycle spinning faster than ever, many people may have missed the official word on whether their taxes may change sooner rather than later. The much-discussed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law in July. Now that we have more than mere speculation about how the law will impact taxpayers, here’s a quick overview of two pertinent new provisions recently enacted. New Rules for Tips and Overtime Under the new law, eligible employers and self-employed individuals can now deduct up to $25,000 in qualified voluntary cash or charged tips received from customers or through tip sharing in occupations where such tips are customary as defined by the IRS. For the self-employed, the deductions may not exceed the net income derived from their businesses. According to the IRS, these tip deductions are phased out for individuals with modified adjusted gross income over $150,000 (or for joint filers with more than $300,000). Self-employed individuals in a Specified Service Trade or Business (SSTB) under IRS Section 199A are not eligible for the deduction. Additionally, individuals can now deduct qualified premium overtime pay (the “half” portion of “time-and-a-half”) up to $12,500 for individuals and $25,000 for joint filers. This deduction phases out for individuals whose modified adjusted gross income is over $150,000 and for joint filers whose combined modified adjusted gross income exceeds $300,000. The new tip and overtime provisions remain in effect through 2028. New Deductions for Seniors Passage of OBBBA will soon affect seniors, as individuals aged 65 or older can now claim an additional $6,000 deduction on top of the standard one provided under existing rules. The new senior deduction jumps to $12,000 for married couples with two qualifying spouses and phases out at $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for joint filers. Taxpayers must reach 65 by the last day of the taxable year to utilize the additional deduction. Additional information on these and other tax provisions passed through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is available at IRS.gov/newsroom/one-big- beautiful-bill-provisions. New Deductions to Know
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, and honey. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add spinach, cranberries, apple slices, red onion, and feta. Crumble bacon pieces over the top. Use salad forks to toss ingredients thoroughly. 4. Add dressing to the salad and toss again until well-coated.
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