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Another State Votes to End Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales: What's Next?
Capital Gains Arizona is moving to cut taxes on home sale gains, while Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott push for nationwide capital gains tax relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough?
State Taxes The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California?
By Kate Schubel
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Is a New 9.9% Millionaire Tax Coming to Washington? What to Know
Tax Policy Washington’s tax structure may be headed for another significant shift. Will more states start "taxing the rich"?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How Bonuses Are Taxed: What to Know About 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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The Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax Pitfalls
Investing The wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Tax Return
Tax Filing The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Could a New Billionaire Tax Plan Put $3,000 in Your Pocket?
Wealth Taxes Two prominent lawmakers are proposing to "tax the rich" and send some proceeds to taxpayers. Could it be a sign of things to come?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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A Bunch of IRS Tax Deductions and Credits You Need to Know
Tax Breaks Lowering your taxable income is the key to paying less to the IRS. Several federal tax credits and deductions can help.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Breaks
