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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Rules, Deadlines, and Important Changes to Know
RMDs Here are some basics to know about RMDs and how these distributions can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Retirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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States With the Highest Powerball Taxes
Lottery Taxes These states will take the biggest tax bite out of your Powerball payout.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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The 2025 Estate Tax Exemption
Estate Tax The IRS increased the exemption before the new GOP House tax bill was proposed. Find out how the plan could permanently change the threshold for estate taxes.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Is Your Social Security Earnings Record Wrong? Here's How to Fix It
Your Social Security benefits are based on your Social Security earnings record. It's important to review your records to avoid having your benefits reduced.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Massachusetts Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Massachusetts' 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Massachusetts compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Trump IRS Shakeup and Billy Long: What's Next for Your Taxes?
IRS An unconventional nominee comes amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Donating Complex Assets Doesn't Have to Be Complicated
If you're looking to donate less-conventional assets but don't know where to start, this charity executive has answers, such as considering a donor-advised fund (DAF) for its tax benefits and ease of use.
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA Published