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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Selling a Home
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the home-sale exclusion, calculating tax basis in your home and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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5 Quick Tax Tips for 2025 and 2026, From a Financial Planner
These five key tax strategies can help retirees navigate new rules and deductions, reduce your taxes and preserve more of your retirement income.
By Luke McCarty, CFP®, CRPC®
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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.
By Katelyn Washington
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How 2026's Surge in First-Time Bettors and New IRS Rules Are Shifting World Cup Odds
Taxable Income When deciding where to place your 2026 World Cup bet, new data suggests you might want to avoid team favorites, especially since gambling winnings will be taxed higher this year.
By Kate Schubel
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2026: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and more
See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
By Rachael Green
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More States Have Flat Tax Rates for 2026: What It Means and Who Benefits Most
Income Tax Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Season Is Almost Over, But Tax Planning Should Carry On
Don't stop thinking about taxes after April. Year-round planning, especially in retirement, will help prevent nasty surprises when tax season rolls around again.
By Tim Dahlberg, CEP®
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2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What New IRS Thresholds Mean for Your Tax Bill
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Trump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling: What’s Still in Effect and Who Could Get Tariff Refunds
Tariffs As the administration pivots to a new global surcharge under Section 122, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds. Here's what's happening.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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