January 2, 2026
OBBBA Update 1/2/2026 — Auto Loan Tax Deduction 2025
New auto-loan interest deduction under OBBBA — which vehicles qualify, income limits, and how the deduction works.
Vehicles that qualify
- Car, minivan, SUV, van, pickup truck, or motorcycle weighing under 14,000 pounds
- Final assembly in the United States
How to qualify for the deduction
- Singles: income under $150,000
- MFJ: income under $250,000
- Loan originated in 2025
- Purchase — not lease
- New vehicle — not used
Deduction
- Interest only, capped at $10,000 — not the total car payment