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Adoption Tax Credit 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Credits The federal adoption tax credit is slightly higher for 2025. Here’s what you can claim under the tax break designed to help grow your family.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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IRS Free File Could Go Away Under House GOP Plan: What to Know
Tax Filing If you used this free filing service last tax season, you might want to start looking for new options now.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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IRS Direct File 2025: What You Need to Know
Tax Filing A new GOP House proposal seeks to end this free IRS tax return program. Find out what's happening and what it means for you.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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What’s Happening With Trump Tariffs? Court Rulings, Rates and Trade Talks
Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. But a new court ruling could change that. Here’s where tariffs stand now.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Premium Tax Credit: Are You Eligible For This Health Insurance Tax Break?
Tax Credits The tax credit can help qualifying individuals pay for coverage from the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Millions To Lose Health Insurance Unless Congress Acts
The Kiplinger Tax Letter If current rules for the health premium tax credit (PTC), a popular Obamacare subsidy, aren't extended, 3.7 million people could lose their health insurance.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Energy-Efficiency Credits — Get ’Em While You Can
Green energy-efficiency credits are on the chopping block. These tax credits can be valuable, but you should upgrade your home sooner rather than later.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Ask the Editor — Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
By Joy Taylor Published
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What Do Trump's Pardons for Rich Tax Evaders Mean for IRS Enforcement?
Tax Law Recent pardons raise questions about tax fairness and the difference between tax avoidance and evasion.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Tax Law