Tax Deductions
News, insights and expert analysis on tax deductions from the team at Kiplinger.
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Do You Know More Retirement Tax Rules Than a 28-Year-Old? Take the QuizQuiz We gave a Gen Z non-finance professional these five questions, and here's how they scored. Can you beat it?
By Kate Schubel
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How Benjamin Franklin's Simple Money Rules Could Help Lower Your 2026 TaxesIncome Tax Start your midyear tax planning with these simple, timeless money rules.
By Kate Schubel
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work From Home Write-Offs in 2026Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office deduction on your taxes this year?
By Rocky Mengle
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older: How Much Can You Save?Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax RulesBetting Tax With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.
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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Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security?Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage LogsTech Tax As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
By Kate Schubel
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Standard Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Claim and Whether You Should ItemizeTax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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