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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.
By Katelyn Washington
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No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works
Income Taxes Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Do You Have to File Taxes This Year?
Tax Filing If you meet certain income requirements, you are required to file a federal tax return this year. You could face penalties if you don't.
By Katelyn Washington
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Oregon Tax Kicker in 2026: What's Your Refund?
State Tax The Oregon kicker for 2025 state income taxes is coming. Here's how to calculate your credit and the eligibility rules.
By Kate Schubel
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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know
Taxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.
By Roxanne Bland
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3 Retirement Changes to Watch in 2026: Tax Edition
Retirement Taxes Between the Social Security "senior bonus" phaseout and changes to Roth tax rules, your 2026 retirement plan may need an update. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Tax Season 2026 Is Open: 8 Big Tax Changes to Know Before You File
Tax Season Due to several major tax rule changes, your 2025 return might feel unfamiliar even if your income looks the same.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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11 IRS Audit Red Flags for Retirees in 2026
Retirement Taxes Retirees who think they can escape the IRS audit machine should think again.
By Joy Taylor
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS in 2026?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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