The IRS has changed the tax rules for 2026 — here’s how to keep more money and not overpay

Getty Images/iStock The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that passed Congress last year has arrived — and it’s bringing more swag than any tax law in recent memory. For high-income earners, especially those nearing or already in retirement, this is your cue to update the tax playbook. When the rules of the game change, playing the same strategy isn’t discipline, it’s denial. Here’s what has changed, and what to do about it. Most Read from MarketWatch 1. Revisit your payroll elections for 2026: Let’s star ...