Tax Season 2021

If you’re like us, you probably never want to think about 2020 again. But there is one lingering ghost from last year that you need to get rid of before you can truly move on for good—and that’s your 2020 taxes.

Thanks to the coronavirus (among other things),  a lot has changed for the 2021 tax season. That’s why you need to start thinking about your tax situation now while you still have time on your side. We want you to be prepared to tackle your taxes before they tackle you. And to do that, we’re going to dig into what’s new for this tax season and what’s staying the same.

First, here are the main things you need to know right off the bat for the 2021 tax season:

• Tax Day is Thursday, April 15, 2021. You must file your 2020 tax returns by this date!
• The standard deduction for 2020 increased to $12,400 for single filers and $24,800for married couples filing jointly.
• Income tax brackets increased in 2020 to account for inflation.