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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your College Student Really Have to File Taxes This Year Even With Low Income? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mCka57cmNLqXbDze4fSc5g-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Quiz: How Well Do You Know the New Child Tax Credit? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The $2,200 child tax credit is here, but with new eligibility rules. Test your knowledge of how much you can claim. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 65 or Older? 5 Tax Strategies to Protect Your Retirement Income ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From leveraging the new senior bonus deduction to timing Roth conversions, smart tax planning is key this year. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T74CLLwfCXzMEHFJPbYuAf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don't Overpay the IRS: 6 Tax Mistakes That Could Be Raising Your Bill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is your income tax bill bigger than expected? Here's how you should prepare for next year. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C2mJPt2ZyQXacY8tF3VcMT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Oregon Tax Kicker in 2026: What's Your Refund? ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                                    <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[ Tax Season 2026: 8 Big Changes to Know Before You File ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/big-tax-changes-to-know-before-you-file</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Due to several major tax rule changes, your 2025 return might feel unfamiliar even if your income looks the same. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DtsTM44Pe9mPAwTVDLyvD3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 4 Strategies for Older Adults to Cut Property Taxes ]]></title>
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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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                                                                                                <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[ 3 Ways High-Income Earners Can Maximize Their Charitable Donations in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New charitable giving tax rules will soon lower your deduction for donations to charity —  here’s what you should do now. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:10:07 +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/TfxHyURZJLq3EZAqgXahj8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump Tax Bill 2025: What Changed and How It Affects Your Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's "big beautiful bill." ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RfHo6t2x7q7DLKBKfXp5D-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:06:08 +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/EsFbCh73ZEAEb8WRNroQ2H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Five Tax Breaks for Retirement in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re retired and filing taxes, these five tax credits and deductions could provide thousands in relief (if you qualify). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:57:00 +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/sMgzLJwcXJsqHbpbvnjSHN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 3 Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MwisjjyEXsy9tdbR7LpZ65-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Mortgage Refinance in 2025? These Tax Breaks Can Boost Your Savings ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Refinancing your mortgage comes with tax implications, but also opportunities to deduct certain expenses on your return. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nf5ywaqvnzT2o4aCHDAv77-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer four questions from readers on expiring tax credits for energy-saving upgrades to your home. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:32:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax credits]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PeQDoU87FX2Kpaf2CEUV5N-1280-80.png">
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                            <![CDATA[ Working middle-income Americans won’t need to itemize to claim these tax deductions and credits — if you qualify. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:38:44 +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/AWHR7UaftdyiG6opisuFEm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ New changes to family tax credits, like the Child Tax Credit, will impact the eligibility of some households. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AHUsd2MwrFZB7qEb8zTapc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biggest Winners and Losers in Trump's New Tax Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump’s mega tax overhaul, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ has distinct winners and losers. Which group do you fall into? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y5gWPWMyx2z68j2tsGQvvX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five Ways Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill Could Boost Your Tax Refund (or Shrink It) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tax code is changing again, and if you’re filing for 2025, Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill could mean a bigger refund, a smaller one or something in between next year. Here are five ways the new law could impact your bottom line. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:57:18 +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/FfB7kMKnMw8bpn3qfMMeQB-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Are you a parent? The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (OBBB) impacts several key tax incentives that can affect your family this year and beyond. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:40:02 +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/t2NdC5axfKokgpSNzcsXTa-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the new tax law. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Law]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ag4TgdDU8ZV2ENbk2VB78X-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Watchdog: Three Problems the IRS Must Address in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The tax season is over, but new changes to the IRS can pose risks to your taxpayer experience. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8tjnidr6bC7wVfCKD2qPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Unprecedented' Private School Voucher Tax Credit in Trump's Megabill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’  is now law, and one provision calls for a major tax break for private school donors. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gk9fbvvcwztUnHnS2JW8VV-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Senate Republicans proposed tax changes for Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill.” Some provisions have stirred debate. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EpAefn4pKeFH38vcxipokT-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ U.S. expats can reduce their tax burden by taking advantage of a handful of tax credits and deductions. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Find out how these summer 2025 home projects can help you save on taxes next year. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Your California Utility Bill Could Increase Under Trump's Tax Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Energy bills in the Golden State may shock you if Republican lawmakers in Congress remove certain energy tax credits through Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/86U6iuWozFcFBdh57AZhei-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ House GOP Bill Targeted Current EV Owners With Proposed $250 Annual Fee ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/house-tax-bill-new-ev-annual-fee</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is the Trump administration about to make EV ownership more expensive? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lh27K9NUVCnHpbGWbs94B6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Tax Changes to Watch in the Senate ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/azCcaW9sMWHX5ZZ2czvQnX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Rule Change Could See Millions Lose Health Insurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If current rules for the health premium tax credit (PTC), a popular Obamacare subsidy, aren't extended, 3.7 million people could lose their health insurance. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:03:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax credits]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f9yGJJZ8SdbaYqa4zAYsr8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Energy-Efficiency Credits — Get’ Em While You Can ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/real-estate/energy-efficiency-credits-get-em-while-you-can</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Green energy-efficiency credits are on the chopping block. These tax credits can be valuable, but you should upgrade your home sooner rather than later. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 14:54:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Real Estate]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ joy.taylor@futurenet.com (Joy Taylor) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Joy Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iGcBSswvTaKZQJHpke86oj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Car Loan Interest Deduction: Which Vehicles and Buyers Qualify ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump and the GOP are now offering a tax deduction for auto loan interest. How will it work? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/957vxz4yW6ygh72CRZvAsb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Clean Energy Tax Credits Going Away This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/are-clean-energy-tax-credits-a-thing-of-the-past</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Now that Trump's mega tax bill has passed, some wonder when energy-efficient incentives, like solar, electric vehicle, and home improvement tax credits, will end. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3EW8odaDttYBtbMrNErSXX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are Employee Retention Credit Refunds at Risk Under Trump's Tax Agenda? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/gop-tax-bill-could-impact-erc-refunds</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump's new legislation will bar many small-to-mid-size businesses from claiming the pandemic-era ERC. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 14:07:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:59:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J2UUkY7KgvNKjGNXBvScNW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions Could Lose SNAP Food Benefits Under Trump Tax Cut Plan ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump's 'big beautiful bill' rolls back nearly $300 billion in SNAP funding, also known as food stamps. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 13:57:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:10:13 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFLRvc67rcESB4b5GuzLBj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Here's How the Child Tax Credit 2025 Amount Is Increasing Under Trump ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ President Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ changes the federal child tax credit. Here's how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 14:27:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:37:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZUw9LdvQkhWKfWqgoaUxuD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Trump’s 100% Movie Tariff: Will It Double Your 2025 Ticket Prices?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign films could threaten global productions and 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/Ekv9E2eJTeXCUoCB5YLYxH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[  Retirees: Don’t Miss These Valuable State Tax Breaks in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Selecting the right state for retirement can significantly impact your financial well-being. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YBKDKmdkKQ4QsoNYuM4PjE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Missed Tax Day? Nearly One Million Taxpayers Still Can File and Claim Valuable Tax Refunds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ As many as one million taxpayers could be missing out on a significant tax refund. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:19:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ostpM7B8k3Mz6cTaXcuVni-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your Kid Influencer Owe Taxes This Year? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some minors are making big money on social media. Here’s how to know if they need to file taxes. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E6eATx5hMa2663YKbsGKBj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Caregivers for Adults Can Save on Taxes in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Caring for your parent or spouse can be stressful, but the IRS offers tax breaks for qualifying taxpayers. Here they are. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:07:00 +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/uEnfVLD4MkpMuzEnG77z2n-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ U.S. Treasury to Eliminate Paper Checks: What It Means for Tax Refunds, Social Security  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ President Trump signed an executive order forcing the federal government to phase out paper check disbursements by the fall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:00:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:57:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ostpM7B8k3Mz6cTaXcuVni-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Trump's Education Dept. Order Hurt Scholarships and Key Tax Breaks? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Trump administration's efforts to abolish the Department of Education could impact tax policy, college affordability, and your wallet. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:48:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:21:46 +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/fi7N2NYMpi7apoCN3jZPrS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Idaho Tax Credit Subsidizing Private School is Law: What You Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The state passed its first tax credit to help K-12 parents recover private and homeschooling education expenses. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:57:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:10:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ydiChbvSYUQUVKLBD658oM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Colorado Tax Credit: What’s the Scoop?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everything you need to know about the Colorado family affordability tax credit in 2025. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:57:00 +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/zoCPPA6ZLNYDNzXXGRerNe-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could ERC Delays Get Worse if Trump Downsizes the IRS? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Trump administration’s push to shave down the IRS can impact taxpayers like you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:24:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S8tjnidr6bC7wVfCKD2qPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Tax Refunds Are $1,000 Smaller This Year: Here's Why ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Inflation-related changes to the tax code could result in a larger refund for some, but you’ll have to wait. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LPdgah9ngBbDhwqsiGbxD9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Key Family Tax Breaks Are on the GOP Chopping Block This Year ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/family-tax-breaks-on-gop-chopping-block</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Several tax breaks, including the Child Tax Credit, could face stricter eligibility limits as lawmakers seek revenue for Trump’s tax plans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:57:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 22 May 2025 01:13:32 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t45m2cBMKAJa9u8eoUzkML-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Five States With the Largest EITC Checks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Households in these states received a larger Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) last year. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HFh66de6P8qQMQhxoPVbTa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Homeowners Rush to Install Solar Panels Before 'Trump Tax Bill' Takes Effect ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Under the newly enacted GOP tax bill, the 'solar panel tax credit' is in the hot seat. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:04:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:46:31 +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/z8T8AEEYEcEs3S9rWbDj85-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gov. Hochul to Deliver $1 Billion in Tax Relief to New Yorkers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The New York State Budget deal would benefit middle-class families. ]]>
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