Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due for 2025?
Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
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New 2026 Income Tax Brackets Are Set: Will Your Rate Change?
Income Tax The IRS has adjusted federal income tax bracket ranges for the 2026 tax year to account for inflation. Here's what you need to know.
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Another IRS 1099-K Threshold Change to Know for Your 2025 Taxes
Tax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules for 2025 are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
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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.
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What's the Standard Deduction for 2025? Key Changes and Updated Amounts
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
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IRS 1099-K Threshold for 2025 Taxes Just Changed: What to Know Now
Tax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules for 2025 are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
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IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security
Tax News Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?
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Health Insurance Tax Credits and the Government Shutdown: What to Know
Tax Credits Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes.
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New Tax Rules: Income the IRS Won’t Touch in 2025
Income Taxes From financial gifts to Roth withdrawal rules, here’s what income stays tax-free under the new Trump 2025 tax bill, and some information on what’s changed.
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What Will the Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
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Tax Brackets 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.
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Retirees Face a Growing Capital Gains Tax Trap: What's Next?
Home Sales A changing housing market and unchanged IRS exclusion amounts can add up to a headache for many homeowners. Will Congress offer a fix?
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SECURE 2.0 Act Summary: New Retirement Savings Changes to Know
Retirment Plans The SECURE 2.0 Act makes significant changes to retirement savings plans. Here's what you need to know.
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New IRS Start Date for Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions
Retirement Savings The IRS has clarified some questions surrounding new catch-up contribution rules for retirement savings plans.
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2026 HSA Contribution Limits Are Set: What to Know Now
Health Savings The IRS says Health Savings Account contribution limits will increase again next year due to inflation.
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know for 2025
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
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Standard Deduction 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know?
Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.
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Inherited an IRA? Key Distribution Rules to Know for 2025
Inherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
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New Bill Would End Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2026: What Retirees Should Know
Tax Law Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.
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New ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Vacation and Second Homes: Is Your Home Next?
Property Taxes An upcoming tax on luxury vacation homes is garnering attention on social media. Could a similar property tax land in your state soon?
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Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes in the US?
Tax Burden Polls show that most people feel like taxes are unfair. But which age group bears the brunt of the tax burden in the United States?
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Sales Tax The 'pink tax' is a form of price discrimination banned in many states that still costs women millions each year.
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