Tax laws are confusing and every year, Congress seems to think we need a few more changes to keep things interesting. In 2026, there are some updates you'll want to know about, especially around retirement savings and deductions. Here's the thing: if you're over 50 and doing well financially, these changes are worth understanding now and not in November when you're scrambling before year-end. New rules for retirement "catch-up" contributions One of the bigger changes affects