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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Rules for LandlordsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for landlords who own residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball Winnings in 2026Lottery Taxes Some states won’t take a tax bite out of your Powerball jackpot or Mega Millions payout.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Trump Account App Is Live: How to Claim Your Kid’s $1,000 in 3 Easy StepsKid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.
By Kate Schubel
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Giving Money for a Wedding or Graduation? See if You Know These IRS Gift Tax RulesQuiz Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to IRS rules about how much you can gift tax-free? Take our quiz.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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June Tax Deadlines and IRS Refund Status: What Taxpayers Need to Know This MonthDeadlines Summer is almost officially here, but so are the next big IRS tax deadlines.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Puts the 'Jock Tax' Back in the SpotlightState Taxes The NBA Finals, and other sporting events, are connected to taxes in a significant way.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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GOP Trump Account for Savings: Treasury Outlines July 4 LaunchTax Law The official mobile app is live as the program enters its activation phase. Here’s who is eligible and when your child could receive the $1,000.
By Kate Schubel
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New York 'POWER' Utility Rebates Are Coming: Who Gets a Check?State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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