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Feeling a Tax Bite? Municipal Bonds Could Be CompellingIf you just wrote a check to the IRS, that could be a reminder that today's municipal bond market may offer better after-tax outcomes than you might expect.
By Paul Malloy
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Your Portfolio Just Got Hammered: A Tax-Smart Way to RecoverIf your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.
By Daniel Goodwin
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13 States With No Retirement Tax Ranked by How Much You Need to 'Retire Comfortably'Retirement Taxes A $0 state income tax bill doesn’t always mean a cheaper retirement. See which states stretch your dollar further.
By Kate Schubel
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Another State Could Eliminate Income Tax in 2026 for Higher Sales Taxes: Will More States Follow?State Tax After eliminating its state capital gains tax last year, Missouri is now considering a larger tax shift. Could this serve as a test case for other states?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Kansas Tax GuideState Tax Explore Kansas's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Kansas compares nationwide.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Powerball Jackpot Payout: How Much a Winner Actually Takes Home After TaxesLottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: How Can I Resolve My IRS Tax Debt?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions relating to how individuals can resolve their IRS tax debt.
By Joy Taylor
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income in 2026Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Minnesota Tax GuideState Tax Explore Minnesota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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