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The Danger of the Word ‘Permanent’ in Estate PlanningHigher estate tax exemptions may be presented as "permanent," but relying on tax rules to stay the same — and not regularly updating your estate plan — is risky.
By Luke A. Palmer, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPS®, AWMA®
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6 Tax Deadlines for October 15 You Don't Want to MissTax Deadlines Everything you need to know about the IRS Oct. 15 federal tax extension deadline and other key October tax deadlines.
By Kate Schubel
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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Savings: Tax-Free Halloween Chocolate GuideState Taxes There's something spooky this Halloween, and it’s not just the ghosts. Find out if your state's sales tax takes a bite out of sweet savings.
By Kate Schubel
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What Inflation Might Mean for Your 2026 Tax BillTax Changes The impact of inflation on federal income tax brackets and some other tax credits might not be all bad.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Your Retirement Planning Scorecard: 5 Key Areas to MonitorJust like a good coach looks beyond the scoreboard to prepare for the next game, successful retirement planning requires regular evaluation.
By Jeffrey V. Covert, CFP®, CPA
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Midterm Elections Tax Measures Target High Income: What to WatchTax Law Voters in several states will decide on key income tax measures during the 2026 midterm elections this November.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers QualifyTax Breaks The Trump 2025 tax overhaul includes a temporary tax deduction for auto loan interest. How does it work?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 States With No Sales Tax in 2026: What to KnowState Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance TaxesEstate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra Block
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