Tax Playbook · Business owners
The 20% QBI deduction
Run a small business? You may get to ignore 20% of your profit for tax purposes — earn $100,000, pay tax on $80,000. Congress made it permanent and added a $400 minimum deduction. It starts shrinking once your income passes $201,750 single / $403,500 married, and some professions face extra limits.
Good for: Sole proprietors, partnerships, S-corps under the income thresholds.
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Recent articles & guides
- SDO CPA — QBI deduction 2026 guide
- VIP Wealth Advisors — QBI after OBBBA
- Taxstra — QBI deduction 2026 rules
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Educational summary, not tax advice. Limits and rules change — confirm current law with your tax adviser.