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Types of Retirement Income the IRS Doesn't TaxTax Breaks Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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California Tax GuideState Tax Explore California's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how California compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)Income Tax The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Estate TaxesAsk the Editor Joy Taylor answers questions from readers on federal and state estate taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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These 2026 State Ballot Measures Could Affect Your TaxesA look at several state ballot measures that impact taxes in different states.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How Self-Employed Deductions Impact Your MortgageYour business deductions can play a complicated role in determining your qualifying income. But there are ways around this issue with the right strategy and the right lender.
By Eric Bernstein
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2 Retirement Tax Strategies To Keep More of Your WealthA tax planning strategy that combines direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting could help retirees minimize what they pay Uncle Sam and keep more of their wealth.
By Aaron R. Simpson, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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The Danger of the Word ‘Permanent’ in Estate PlanningHigher estate tax exemptions may be presented as "permanent," but relying on tax rules to stay the same — and not regularly updating your estate plan — is risky.
By Luke A. Palmer, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPS®, AWMA®
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6 Tax Deadlines for October 15 You Don't Want to MissTax Deadlines Everything you need to know about the IRS Oct. 15 federal tax extension deadline and other key October tax deadlines.
By Kate Schubel
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