Latest articles by Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Mortgage Refinance in 2025? These Tax Breaks Can Boost Your Savings
Tax Breaks Refinancing your mortgage comes with tax implications, but also opportunities to deduct certain expenses on your return.
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Five States With No Sales Tax in 2025: What to Know
State Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
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States With the Lowest Property Tax in 2025
Property Taxes Homeowners in these states received some of the lowest property tax bills in the U.S. How does yours compare?
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IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services
IRS Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season.
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Cruise Lines Sue to Block Hawaii’s New Climate Tourism Tax
State Tax Your vacation to the Aloha State could come at a higher price tag next year. Here’s why.
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Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Long-Term Care The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
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Ten States With the Highest Gas Tax in 2025
State Tax Skip the fill-up in these states with the highest gas taxes to save money on your next road trip. Sometimes, crossing state lines is all it takes to spend less.
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Is Trump's Tax Plan Speeding Up the Looming Social Security Funding Crisis?
Social Security Social Security's combined retirement funds are running out of cash, and its insolvency date is expected to occur in less than a decade.
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How Your 2025 Wedding Could Save You Money on Taxes
Tax Breaks There are some wedding expenses that are tax-deductible, and you don’t want to miss out on savings.
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New Trump Tax Bill: Five Changes Homeowners Need to Know Now
Tax Changes Trump’s new tax legislation is reshaping how tax breaks for homeowners work.
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Homebuyers in 2025
Homeownership These real estate tax breaks can help homeowners get some money back.
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Veterans Could Lose Food Benefits Under Trump’s Tax Law: What to Know
Food Benefits Veterans up to age 64 must work to keep food stamps under Trump’s new tax legislation.
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries in 2025?
State Tax Ten states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2025
Retirement Taxes Over a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
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Are Employee Retention Credit Refunds at Risk Under Trump's Tax Agenda?
Tax Credits Trump's new legislation will bar many small-to-mid-size businesses from claiming the pandemic-era ERC.
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How the 2025 Child Tax Credit Rules Impact Single Parents
Tax Credits New changes to family tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit, will impact the eligibility of some households.
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Child and Dependent Care Credit: How Much Is It?
Tax Credits The non-refundable tax break can help working families afford quality care for their child or qualifying dependent.
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These Summer 2025 Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekends Are Starting Now
Sales Tax Over a dozen states offer back-to-school shoppers a sales tax holiday this summer.
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How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid
State Tax Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others.
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Biggest Winners and Losers in Trump's New Tax Plan
Tax Law Trump’s mega tax overhaul, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ has distinct winners and losers. Which group do you fall into?
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Back‑to‑School Tax‑Free Deals Hit Walmart & Apple This Summer: States, Dates and Limits
Sales Tax Select states host sales tax holidays during the summer. Here’s what you can purchase.
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New SALT Deduction Could Put Thousands Back in California Homeowners’ Pockets
Tax Breaks The federal state and local sales tax (SALT) deduction cap is higher this year, and could translate into bigger savings for Golden State homeowners.
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Premium Tax Credit: Are You Eligible For This Health Insurance Tax Break?
Tax Credits The tax credit can help qualifying individuals pay for coverage from the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace.
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Ohio Tax-Free Holiday 2025 Will Run Two-Weeks Soon: Don't Miss Out
State Tax Ohioans won't want to miss out on extended sales tax holiday savings as pressure from tariffs and inflation spikes prices.
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