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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ More States Changed to Flat Income Tax Rates for 2026: Here's How Much You Could Save and Who Benefits Most ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aczd6pPr2LZ8BoZQSF5UPe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 9 No-Income-Tax States Ranked by Cost of Living in 2026: Where You’ll Actually Save the Most ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nRuJi23dEdwGsgziFrEpsS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Your North Carolina Income Tax Cut Is Coming — But There’s a Catch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ North Carolina paychecks might get a boost as personal income tax rates drop toward 2.99%. But a growing debate has lawmakers at a crossroads. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ytfHhf3GVdqRmAD5tADE4W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Florida Tax Trade-Off: Why 0% Income Tax Doesn’t Always Mean a Cheaper Retirement in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Florida’s tax-friendly reputation draws retirees every year, but potential 2026 property tax changes, rising insurance costs, and everyday expenses can impact your wallet. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9brNKFbrm6ATm56AuifrvY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Washington Slashes Estate Tax: Why Your Inheritance Still Isn't Safe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ State lawmakers are rolling back record-high death taxes, but a new millionaire tax on top earners is waiting in the wings. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BSAsf7dw9ERrti45PyVGn7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Georgia Gas Tax Suspension 2026: How Much Could You Save? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/georgia-gas-tax-suspension-and-rebates</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A temporary suspension of the state gas tax comes alongside a one-time income tax rebate to help residents manage costs. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jguPyiZsvJj4hQU5LPhUzm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 States With the Highest Gas Tax in 2026 and How Much You're Paying Per Gallon ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fuel costs are climbing nationwide. Here’s where drivers are paying the highest taxes per gallon and why gas prices are going up now ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DFK7UJV6v4Y6eCe54PjBp5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ ANCHOR and Stay NJ 2026: Why Property Tax Relief for Homeowners Could Be Cut ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The 2026 New Jersey budget proposal puts the promised $6,500 property tax credit at risk for thousands of homeowners. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2mvDgxdzCwtcLX7525oocP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set an example for cities nationwide? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gZKeorZZTjWzMvLdf2H48a-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ These 3 States Might End Property Taxes: What Homeowners Should Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ High property taxes are squeezing homeowners’ wallets, and some states are crafting plans to eliminate them. But is eliminating property tax really a good idea? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/omXScCHDuFgm3HbiHXqn2Z-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will a $1,000 Overtime Deduction Restore Your Take-Home Pay? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Alabama's tax-free overtime has officially expired. We analyze the 2026 proposal to restore relief and whether a $1,000 deduction can offset the 22% surge in the cost of essentials. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mqRCAbAWdnWtV8Ug7AkNrn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Cheapest Places to Live in North Carolina ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, we ranked the NC counties with the lowest property taxes in 2026. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6KG9pMhfXqGtfQh4DoxFLa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A 9.9% Washington Millionaires Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xQcYtdMMVXarcmBgGXotXM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Florida Wants to Eliminate Property Tax: Here’s Who Would Really Pay Instead  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new proposal could significantly reduce property taxes for many Florida homeowners. Here’s how the plan would recalibrate the state’s tax structure and shift who ultimately pays the price. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chrissy Paradis ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H9Qq3vkuZqrqUmXYzP64wh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Your Michigan Tax Refund Might Take Longer Than Usual This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/why-some-michigan-tax-refunds-are-delayed</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ If your Michigan tax refund hasn’t arrived, you’re not alone. Here’s what "pending manual review" means and how to verify your identity if needed. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CLaDEmCxwRZbvTmqjAsK6T-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2026 Tax Refund Delays: 5 States Where Your Money Is Stuck ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From New York to Oregon, your state income tax refund could be delayed for weeks. Here's what to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z9LuSUwYuxEoE5Nap5TF9B-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Illinois 'Cliff Tax': A Single Dollar Could Cost Families Hundreds of Thousands ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/illinois-cliff-tax-what-to-know</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Illinois' estate tax "threshold" (rather than "exemption") can surprise families, but proactive planning can help preserve more for heirs and charitable causes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:56:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ Info@ScottTuckerSolutions.com (Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QWFvtZ5CkRPrk2Gfa4489o-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By Much ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:51:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y5PfsoJCN2WvhcTjE7unHk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Living in One State, Working in Another: How to Avoid a Tax Season Headache ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/live-in-one-state-work-in-another-double-taxation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Living and working in two states can take a heavy toll on your paycheck and give you a headache come tax time. Here's what to know. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eeqkBXgY4oFwjUqwJWZpkP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Cheapest Places to Live in Colorado ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/cheapest-places-to-live-in-colorado</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Looking for a cozy cabin near the slopes? These Colorado counties combine reasonable house prices with the state's lowest property tax bills. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VY3WhkpRBCuoKDNWaWihUg-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Oregon Tax Kicker in 2026: What's Your Refund? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/oregon-tax-kicker-in-2026-whats-your-refund</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Oregon kicker for 2025 state income taxes is coming. Here's how to calculate your credit and the eligibility rules. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:31:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:25:05 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ho8Q2bE7HEHWDbwZWNdaDe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Do You Pay Property Taxes in Tennessee? What You Need to Know in 2026 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/do-you-pay-property-taxes-in-tennessee</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ State lawmakers are moving to ban state property taxes, but can they stop the local rate spike? Here's how 2026 could lower your Tennessee property tax bill. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:17:23 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3wkubLb5HHaZMkH78nGBZB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New California Wealth Tax for 2026? Here's What's Happening Now ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/new-california-wealth-tax-whats-happening</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ California has considered taxing wealth before, but the latest proposal seems to be different. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:39:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Uckac3mtVz4QMu2Len6Kh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Georgia Tax Rebate And Income Elimination? What 2026 Could Mean For You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We break down how lawmakers aim to axe the state income tax and how much you could get in a Georgia tax refund in 2026. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:59:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PqQd8rNSmmrsv7jPqFX9X-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/key-2026-state-tax-changes-to-know</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ As a new year begins, taxpayers across the country are navigating a new round of state tax changes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:15:07 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fY4kPYmtfewJG5oAfzVNUE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:13:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WoRmDVFvhoTFpw25bk9bNP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 Cheapest Places to Live in Washington ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is Washington your go-to ski destination? These counties combine no income tax with the lowest property tax bills in the state. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:09:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xXwPBx8UcHLK8ozxjSsxMV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Retirees in These 7 States Could Pay Less Property Taxes Next Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/retirees-in-these-states-could-pay-less-property-taxes-next-year</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Retirement property tax bills could be up to 65% cheaper for some older adults in 2026. Do you qualify? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:21:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:13:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/huEkPYouQZt38NJ9VgJeti-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mamdani Millionaire's Tax: Let the New York Exodus Begin? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:13:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2WWXvi2mqeaiAAw3NKc7qf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Middle-Class? Here's the Most Tax-Friendly State for Your Family ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/the-most-tax-friendly-state-for-middle-class-family</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ We found the state with no income tax, low property tax bills and exemptions on groceries and medicine. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:52:49 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/azXwjQT63oDzgJYQmXSBSd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/strategies-for-older-adults-to-cut-property-taxes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Before you settle your next property tax bill, make sure you're taking full advantage of these tax breaks for older homeowners across the US. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:45:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:01:08 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rAfumC4z4Eo4MC6Wwt5Syi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Another State Bans Capital Gains Taxes: Will More Follow in 2026? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A constitutional amendment blocking future taxes on realized and unrealized capital could raise interesting questions for other states. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:50:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HzRUF7SpYf8sijpdVTCte7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ohio Property Tax Shock: Why Your New Assessment Is So High (And What Comes Next) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/ohio-property-tax-shock</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Higher home valuations in Ohio have led to homeowner property tax relief. But is it enough? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:47:40 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zKzBfV3HSaehq9KVZ4bQYD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seven Things You Should Do Before 2026 Because of One Big Beautiful Bill Changes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:26:11 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aK2jNuTZJKpamKyfXxVXjV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Florida Residents Could Soon Get Property Tax Relief ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The push for a solution to end high property taxes could lead to significant tax cuts in the Sunshine State next year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:51:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:02:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iLTAn4nDh63C2jN2goYmLC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New York Inflation Refund Checks Are Coming Soon: What to Know Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation relief checks are on the way for over 8 million New York taxpayers. Here's a full breakdown of who gets a payment and when you may expect yours. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:13:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JpEfFBZZSdQbMnzQD4HtvB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Most Tax-Friendly States for Investing in 2025 (Hint: There Are Two) ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/the-most-tax-friendly-states-for-investing</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Living in one of these places could lower your 2025 investment taxes — especially if you invest in real estate. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RhzbqYzWUfKz4mQ9tYoBkJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on Vacation and Second Homes: Is Your Home Next? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/taylor-swift-tax-on-vacation-and-second-homes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:07:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vkQAksgYqsaJQaJY7B5aDj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cruise Lines Sue to Block Hawaii’s New Climate Tourism Tax  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your vacation to the Aloha State could come at a higher price tag next year. Here’s why. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D34Z4Bi2yaC4FMb7L3V6oi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, September 5: Tax Questions on SALT Deduction ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on the OBBB's changes to the SALT deduction. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Another State Rebels Against Trump’s New 2025 Tax Law: What Now? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even if states adopt tax policies in the so-called ‘big beautiful bill,’ lawmakers may have workarounds at their fingertips. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Moving to Tennessee might be within your reach. Homeowners in these counties pay some of the lowest property tax bills in the state. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ New Jersey has a new property tax relief program that's paying out for the first time in 2026. When will you get a check? ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Could a major tax shift in one state be an example for other states to follow? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ixXXGP9BYKZf6h92hFcS4-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's what you needed to know about the Texas sales tax holiday. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njb774XMprZoD4TpZh9TjP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:02:23 +0000</updated>
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                            <![CDATA[ How do you retire ‘tax-free’? This state doesn’t tax retirement income, has a low median property tax bill, and even offers savings on gas. Are you ready for a move? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:31:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/65xYYEAzUyAxarixxFpsLb-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Three days, no sales tax. Here’s what qualifies for Virginia’s tax-free weekend. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q4SsLydibz3zjB5Gpg3dAT-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Three days, no sales tax. Here’s what qualifies for Virginia’s tax-free weekend. ]]>
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