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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know IRS Investment Tax Rules?
Quiz Take our capital gains tax quiz to test your investment taxes knowledge. Learn about loss rules, holding periods, and tax incentives that could impact your savings.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why Your Bonus Check Is So Small: Understanding the Bonus Tax Rate
Income Tax Tax withholding rules mean a portion of your bonus won’t make it into your bank account.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Are You Middle-Class? Here's the Most Tax-Friendly State for Your Family
Tax Tips We found the state with no income tax, low property tax bills, and exemptions on groceries and medicine.
By Kate Schubel
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5 RMD Mistakes That Even Seasoned Retirees Can Make
The five biggest RMD mistakes retirees make show that tax-smart retirement planning should start well before you hit the age your first RMD is due.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Retirement Triple Play: 3 Tax Breaks to Lower Your 2026 Bill
Good news for older taxpayers: Standard deductions are higher, there's a temporary 'bonus deduction' for older folks, and income thresholds have been raised.
By Michael Greenlund
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If You're Retired or Soon to Be, Don't Miss These Tax Breaks
The OBBB offers some tax advantages that are particularly beneficial for retirees and near-retirees. But they're available for only a limited time.
By Alex Angst
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2025 Tax Deduction Changes for Those Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and More
RMDs The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to the required minimum distribution rules.
By Rocky Mengle
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Rhode Island Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Rhode Island's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Rhode Island compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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