Trump’s tax plan killed these 9 deductions

Plus: 5G, resumes and money moves for 2019 No Images? Click here   Happy Tuesday! Looks like the IRS will be sending tax refunds after all despite the government shutdown. The agency said Monday it will begin processing 2018 returns on January 28 “and provide refunds to taxpayers as scheduled.” That isn’t the only slight hiccup, though: Thanks to the last big tax bill, some deductions have been totally eliminated. (Don’t worry, we'll tell you what you can claim instead.) Naturally, if you owe taxes, you’re required to send that in on time no matter what happens with the IRS and the shutdown. Cue our favorite workplace GIF! At any rate, we’re all in this together — and we’ve got lots of expert advice this week for keeping things under control. Janie   Take back your life More than a third of all private-sector workers over age 22 don’t work for a company that offers a retirement plan. If you’re among them, you probably feel totally screwed. And you probably should. But you don’t have to! Whether you work for a company or for yourself, there are six types of accounts that can help you reach your retirement savings goals when you don’t have the option of a company 401(k). Check out these 6 alternatives     Deal with it A year ago, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act prompted some of the most sweeping changes to the U.S. tax system in more than 30 years — and we’ll all experience the effects of those changes when we file taxes for 2018. Now the standard deduction is significantly higher, which means it’s a lot tougher to qualify to itemize deductions and things are different now for those who do. Here’s a look at the deductions you won’t be able to claim on your 2018 taxes ― and what you can do instead. 9 deductions killed by Trump's tax plan Pro Tip: 5G is a “once-in-a-decade” update that will affect everything from cell phones to security cameras to cars, as the New York Times explains. It’ll come with faster internet speeds that will let you download an entire movie in seconds. But will you have to get a whole new phone to enjoy it? And when is it coming? The short answer: Don’t go shopping just yet. Here’s an explainer that tells you everything you need to know. Want more practical magic? How many pages should your resume be? Here’s the science. [Yahoo] 7 smart money moves to make in 2019, according to experts [HuffPost] 3 places to travel on a budget this winter [Yahoo Finance] How to get a scholarship when your grades suck [Yahoo Finance] What NBA players teach us about Twitter and work [HuffPost] This is the single best GIF to use at work [HuffPost]    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe