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Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Puts the 'Jock Tax' Back in the SpotlightState Taxes The NBA Finals, and other sporting events, are connected to taxes in a significant way.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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GOP Trump Account for Savings: Treasury Outlines July 4 LaunchTax Law The official mobile app is live as the program enters its activation phase. Here’s who is eligible and when your child could receive the $1,000.
By Kate Schubel
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New York 'POWER' Utility Rebates Are Coming: Who Gets a Check?State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security?Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage LogsTech Tax As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
By Kate Schubel
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Could Vibe Coding Put Your Retirement Portfolio at Risk?Retirement Taxes With more financial pros potentially turning to AI "agents", your private tax data — and nest egg — might be resting on a foundation of unverified code.
By Kate Schubel
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Fewer IRS Audits Doesn't Mean It's a Tax Cheat Free-For-AllTwo things can be true at the same time. Yes, IRS is conducting fewer audits. No, it is not a free-for-all for tax cheats.
By Joy Taylor
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Standard Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Claim and Whether You Should ItemizeTax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: Who Qualifies and How It WorksTax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Breaks
