SALT Deduction Cap Set at $40,400 for 2026 as Taxpayers Rush to Maximize Year-End Breaks
The federal cap on state and local tax deductions, or SALT, will rise to $40,400 for 2026, giving higher-income households and owners of pass-through businesses a larger but still limited tax shield. Advisers say the best results depend on timing, itemization strategy, and careful coordination before year-end, when many taxpayers can still influence their 2025 return and position themselves for the next filing cycle.
