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Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule)
Tech Taxes You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction?
By Kate Schubel
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Should Your College Student File a Tax Return This Year? 2 IRS Rules to Know
IRS Rules What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don't Let Low Tax Rates Lull You Into the Torpedo Zone
The Social Security provisional income threshold can create a "tax torpedo" for disciplined savers, raising your effective marginal tax rate to 40.7% or more.
By Ray R. Harris, MBA, RSSA®
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Don't Defer Retirement if You're a Landlord, Defer Taxes
A millionaire couple spent 30 years building a real estate empire — and nearly handed a million dollars of it to the IRS before discovering an exit strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
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10 States With the Highest Gas Tax in 2026
Gas Prices Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now
By Kelley R. Taylor
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A 9.9% Washington Millionaires Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners?
Tax Law Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch
State Taxes North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads.
By Kate Schubel
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6 Ways to Make the Most of Your 2026 Tax Refund
With record amounts expected to be returned to taxpayers this year, having a plan for the money in advance is key.
By Beth Braverman
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California Tax Guide
State Tax Explore California's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how California compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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