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Retirement Tax Bombs: How Roth Conversions May Cut the Blue Wire
If you have a significant amount in tax-deferred retirement accounts, you could be sitting on a tax time bomb. Luckily, there's a way to defuse the situation.
By Patrick Mueller, Investment Adviser Representative, RFC Published
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No Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales Coming Soon? What You Need to Know
Tax Policy Capital gains taxes are back in the spotlight. This time, the chatter on Capitol Hill has to do with rising home prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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New GOP Car Loan Tax Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers Qualify
Tax Breaks Trump and the GOP are now offering a tax deduction for auto loan interest. How will it work?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2025: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Tennessee Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Tennessee's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Tennessee compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Avoid These Seven Common RMD Mistakes to Save on Your 2025 Retirement Taxes
Retirement RMD mistakes can lead to IRS tax penalties and in some cases, more taxable income than necessary.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Four New Tax Deductions
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on four new tax deductions in the "One Big Beautiful Bill."
By Joy Taylor Published
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Tennessee Tax-Free Weekend 2025 Brings Big Savings:
Tax Holiday Here's what you need to know about the annual Tennessee sales tax holiday.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Want to Lease an EV? The Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That Is Going Away Soon
Tax Credits If you are deciding whether to lease or buy an electric vehicle, here is what you need to know about how the EV lease tax credit works now that it will be eliminated under Trump's new tax law.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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