Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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$6,000 'Bonus' Tax Deduction Approved for Those Age 65 and Older
Tax Reform Trump’s ‘big bill’ contains a larger 2025 bonus tax deduction for older adults. How will it work?
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2025 Virginia Tax Rebate Checks Coming Soon? What to Know Now
Tax Rebates Given a historic 2025 gubernatorial race, tax policy will remain a key issue for Virginians in the months ahead.
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Washington State Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Indiana Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Indiana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to Follow
Tax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
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Inherited an IRA? Five Rules Every Beneficiary Should 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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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 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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The Wash Sale Rule: Six Things to Know to Avoid Tax Pitfalls
Investing The wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
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Trump's ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ With Trillions in Tax Cuts: What to Know
Tax Law & Policy The GOP combined taxes, border security, and energy policy into massive legislation enacted on Independence Day 2025. What's in it?
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Five ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Changes to Watch in the Senate
Tax Policy The House passed its version of Trump’s "One Big, Beautiful Bill." Here’s what to look for as Senate Republicans take up the mega legislation.
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Trump Tax Bill Targets Current EV Owners With New $250 Annual Fee
Tax Law Is the Trump administration about to make EV ownership more expensive?
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How to Reduce Your Property Tax
Property Tax Homeowners cannot avoid property taxes, but there are strategies to potentially decrease your bill.
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What’s Happening With Trump Tariffs? Letters, New Threats, and Dates
Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.
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What Do Trump's Pardons for Rich Tax Evaders Mean for IRS Enforcement?
Tax Law Recent pardons raise questions about tax fairness and the difference between tax avoidance and evasion.
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North Carolina Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore North Carolina's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how North Carolina compares nationwide.
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Washington Approves Capital Gains Tax Increase for 2025: Who Pays?
State Tax Here's what high-income filers need to know about Washington's latest tax hike.
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New Hampshire Tax Guide 2025
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact New Hampshire residents.
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Kentucky Tax Guide 2025
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Kentucky residents.
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Arizona Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Arizona's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Arizona compares nationwide.
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SALT Cap Increase? What to Expect in 2025 Tax Reform
Tax Deductions Some lawmakers say it’s past time to increase the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions.
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How the EV Tax Credit Works for 2025
Tax Credits The EV federal tax credit of up to $7,500 can be complicated. Here's what you should know.
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Rules, Deadlines, and Important Changes to Know
RMDs Here are some basics to know about RMDs and how these distributions can impact your taxes.
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States With the Highest Powerball Taxes
Lottery Taxes These states will take the biggest tax bite out of your Powerball payout.
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