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Is Your State Coming For Your Online Sports Bets?
State Tax Several states are trying to hike sports betting tax rates in 2025. Here’s how it could affect you.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Retire in the Bahamas With These Three Tax Benefits
Retirement Taxes Retirement in the Bahamas may be worth considering for high-net-worth individuals who hate paying taxes on income and capital gains.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Summer Is Made for Sun, Fun … and Estate Planning Conversations
Now is the time to discuss estate planning with your loved ones to ensure the Great Wealth Transfer is efficient, tax-aware and in line with your legacy goals — not Uncle Sam's.
By Eric W. Bond Published
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Don't Have an Estate Plan? Six Things That Could Go Very Wrong
Bad things can happen when you're unprepared, such as big-time taxes and family turmoil. Generational planning can help protect the people you love. Here's some expert advice to help you out.
By Walt West Published
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Five Surprising GOP Senate Bill Tax Changes to Know
Tax Policy Senate Republicans released proposed tax changes for Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill.” Some provisions are already stirring debate.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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SALT Deduction: Three Things to Know for 2025
Tax Deductions Changes to the state and local tax deduction and the looming TCJA expiration have brought this tax break into the spotlight.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ask the Editor, June 20: Questions on Tax Deductions and IRAs
Ask the Editor In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers four questions on deductions, tax proposals and IRAs.
By Joy Taylor Published
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The $1 Million Retirement Question: Are You Being Tax-Smart About Your Pension?
A financial planner raises some key considerations for navigating retirement with a pension and recommends four strategies.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Divorce and Your Home: An Expert's Guide to Avoiding a Tax Bomb
Your home is probably your biggest asset, so if you're getting a divorce, the stakes are high. Keep it? Sell it? You need to have a good plan in place for how to handle it.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published