Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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Elon Musk and Most Taxpayers Don't Like What's in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Tax Policy President Trump is betting big on his newest tax cuts, signed into law on July 4. But not everyone is on board.
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2025 Tax Deduction Change for Those Over Age 65
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults.
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Nevada Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Nevada's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Nevada compares nationwide.
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Virginia Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Virginia's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Virginia compares nationwide.
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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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Mississippi Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Mississippi's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Mississippi compares nationwide.
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No Social Security Tax Changes in Trump’s 'Big Bill'? What Retirees Need to Know
Tax Policy Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits is missing from President Trump’s tax overhaul. Here’s why and what an alternative offering could mean for retirement taxes.
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
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South Dakota Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore South Dakota's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how South Dakota compares nationwide.
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The NBA Finals and the 'Jock Tax'? What You Need to Know
State Tax The NBA Finals, and other sporting events, are connected to taxes in a significant way.
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Five Surprising GOP Senate Bill Tax Changes to Know
Tax Policy Senate Republicans proposed tax changes for Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill.” Some provisions have stirred debate.
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Big Tax Deduction Increase Proposed for Those Over Age 65
Tax Deductions A new bipartisan bill and a tax plan from the House GOP could mean bigger retirement tax savings to offset taxes on Social Security and high prices.
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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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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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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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House GOP Bill Targeted Current EV Owners With Proposed $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 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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