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Trump Tax Bill 2025: What Changed and How It Affects Your Taxes
Tax Law From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's "big beautiful bill."
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Major Changes to the 2026 Charitable Deduction
Tax Breaks About 144 million Americans might qualify for the 2026 universal charity deduction, while high earners face new IRS limits. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Retirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Supreme Court Tariff Ruling: What's Next for Consumers and Retailers
Tax Law This landmark decision will reshape U.S. trade policy and could define the outer boundaries of presidential economic power for years to come.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Slash Your Taxes on Large Stock or Property Sales
Selling a major asset can result in huge capital gains taxes, but combining direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting can significantly reduce your tax bill.
By Danielle Meister, IAR, CFF®, CDFA®
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Over 65? Here's What the New $6K Senior Tax Deduction Means for Medicare IRMAA
Tax Breaks A new tax deduction for people over age 65 has some thinking about Medicare premiums and MAGI strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026
Tax Breaks Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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You Received a Life Insurance Payout. Here's How to Avoid an IRS Audit.
You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now?
By Rachael Green
