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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know for 2025
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What’s Happening With Trump Tariffs? Letters, New Threats, Rates
Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Prime Day Deals? How Sales Tax and Tariffs Can Increase Your Price
Sales Tax Amazon Prime Day 2025 can offer some opportunities to save, but this year, taxes and tariffs matter.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Mississippi Tax-Free Weekend 2025 Is Here: What to Know Before You Shop
Tax Holiday Just in time for Prime Day, Mississippi is celebrating a tax holiday in July. Find out how you can save on back-to-school essentials.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Eight Things No One Tells You About Retirement
Making Your Money Last As you advance toward retirement, it's a good idea to start sharpening the focus of your retirement vision.
By Rachel L. Sheedy Last updated
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax: What to Know for 2025
Income Tax It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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2025 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What to Know About New Medicaid Cuts: Is Your Local Hospital Closing Soon?
Tax Policy Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is now law, and rural hospitals across the U.S. are on the chopping block.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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The 2025 Estate Tax Exemption
Estate Tax The IRS increased the exemption before the GOP tax bill dropped. Find out how the plan could permanently change the threshold for estate taxes.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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