Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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Five Summer Activities That Can Change Your Taxes for 2025
Tax Planning Certain summertime activities might help lower your taxable income.
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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 July 4th. What's in it?
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know for 2025
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
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Amazon Prime Day Deals? Sales Tax and Tariffs Can Increase Your Total Price
Sales Tax Amazon Prime Day 2025 can offer some opportunities to save, but this year, taxes and tariffs matter.
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
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A Little-Known Tax-Free Way To Help Pay Your Student Loan
Student Debt Employers can provide valuable assistance with employee student loan repayments.
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Social Security Email About 'Big Beautiful Bill' Tax Changes Sparks Confusion
Tax Changes Here’s what’s really happening with taxes on Social Security benefits under Trump’s new tax plan.
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What’s Happening With Taxes on Overtime Pay?
Income Tax Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter.
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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 Changes 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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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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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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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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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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