Why some Californians could get bigger income tax refunds this year

For folks who have been putting off doing their income taxes, here’s an incentive: Recent changes in federal tax law could mean bigger refunds for many taxpayers, a Vallejo tax preparer said.

New tax law provisions in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” of 2025 become effective this year, impacting federal taxes, credits and deductions. (The bill did not change California state taxes.)

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