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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Tax Refunds Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
By Kate Schubel
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Your Tax Refund Could Be Delayed or Frozen Under New IRS Rules
Tax Refunds Tax refunds are about 10% larger so far this year, but many filers will have to wait longer for their money due to changes related to paper checks.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Has Your Dream Nest Egg Become a Tax Nightmare? What to Do
Retirement savers with big bucks in traditional IRAs and pretax 401(k)s could face huge tax bills when their RMDs kick in. Here's a potential solution.
By Martin Baker, CFP®, CEPA®
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Decluttering and Selling Your Stuff? What to Know About Taxes
Clearing out your collectibles or selling off the antique furniture Grandma left you could result in Uncle Sam wanting a cut of your windfall.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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Will a $1,000 Overtime Deduction Restore Your Take-Home Pay?
State Taxes Alabama's tax-free overtime has officially expired. We analyze the 2026 proposal to restore relief and whether a $1,000 deduction can offset the 22% surge in the cost of essentials.
By Kate Schubel
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in North Carolina
Property Tax From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, we ranked the NC counties with the lowest property taxes in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New
Capital Gains The IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds for 2026. You'll need this information to help minimize your tax burden.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The GOP Trump Account for Savings: Your Funding Starts Soon
Tax Law The "kids Trump account" is growing in popularity among supporters. Here's who's eligible.
By Kate Schubel
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Not Even Death Can Cheat the IRS: Lessons From a Massachusetts Estate
Estate Tax If you owed money to the IRS while alive, your death isn’t going to stop them from collecting. Here's what you need to know about death and taxes.
By Roxanne Bland
Estate Tax
