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Massachusetts Tax GuideState Tax Explore Massachusetts' state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Massachusetts compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Most Expensive States for Homeowners in 2026Property Tax Here's where high property taxes are eating into equity and driving up monthly costs. Our list includes estate tax, too.
By Katelyn Washington
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Ask the Tax Editor: Will Congress Enact More Tax Changes?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on whether Congress will enact more tax changes before the November election and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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Stop Taxes From Taking a Bite Out of a Special Needs TrustIf a special needs trust isn't structured correctly, the recipient could lose out on a chunk of money when they need it the most. Here's how to prevent that.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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IRS CP53E Letters Could Change Following Taxpayer BacklashTax Refunds Millions of taxpayers received confusing IRS refund letters this year. Could improvements be on the way?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States With the Lowest Property Tax Bills Ranked by AffordabilityState Tax Searching for an affordable home in 2026? Here's what it costs to live in these ten 'affordable' states.
By Kate Schubel
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Sunscreen, Shades and Meds: 11 Travel Must-Haves That Are Totally HSA EligibleTravel Tax Traveling but forgot some essentials? Give yourself a "tax discount" on vacation necessities using your health savings account by following these IRS rules.
By Kate Schubel
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2026Retirement Taxes More than a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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States With the Highest Sales Tax in 2026: Where You'll Pay the Most at the RegisterState Tax These states have the highest sales tax rates in 2026, but do they really? Learn what taxes look like before you shop.
By Kate Schubel
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