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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, April 3: Questions on Tax Return Filing Deadline ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, March 27: Questions on the Tax Filing Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS and how the 2026 tax filing season is going so far. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Changes That Could Lower Your 2025 and 2026 Bills ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How to make the most of tax changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Bad Tax Habits to Kick Right Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ditch these seven common habits to sidestep IRS red flags for a smoother, faster 2026 income tax filing. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3nbCf9sdn7LsbPeWqSmCLb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should You Do Your Own Taxes This Year or Hire a Pro? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Doing your own taxes isn’t easy, and hiring a tax pro isn’t cheap. Here’s a guide to help you figure out whether to tackle the job on your own or hire a professional. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PjNDBnfeUmrgEUSRx4FyoC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, January 16: Tips for Filing Your Form 1040 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on preparing and filing your 2025 Form 1040. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></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/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Free Tax Filing Option Has Disappeared for 2026: Here's What That Means for You ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax season officially opens on January 26. But you'll have one less way to submit your tax return for free. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Roxanne Bland ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WsxT7J9kD5RBuJDxwFKfDb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ When Do W-2s Arrive? 2026 Deadline and 'Big Beautiful Bill' Changes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Mark your calendar: Feb 2 is the big W-2 release date. Here’s the delivery scoop and what the Trump tax changes might mean for your taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:34:32 +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/82XVcgNf53FoD34MKrGtfN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, January 9: How to Get Ready for Tax Filing Season ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS tax filing season and your 2025 tax return ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></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/pUSieQyfpDTBsHrft8TUff-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are You Afraid of an IRS Audit? 8 Ways to Beat Tax Audit Anxiety ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax audit anxiety is like a wild beast. Here’s how you can help tame it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +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/khYPEfvwdJCmoa43QzNRDd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Law Reversal Looming? Trump Eyes 2026 Gambling Winnings Tax Change ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It's no secret that the IRS is coming after your gambling winnings in 2026. But how long will that last? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y9wWDnE5bumzgzbNUq5XGE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are Here ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:07:17 +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/MWSw4ZmUHydXLFZztdBvEf-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The October 15 Tax Deadline Is Coming: A Tax Attorney Highlights What You Need to Know ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you filed an extension in April, time is running out to get your taxes wrapped up for last year. Here's what you need to know for filing your 2024 taxes and preparing for tax year 2025. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:35:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></category>
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                            <![CDATA[ The financial professionals who contribute to Kiplinger's Adviser Intel recently wrote about the five phases of retirement planning, the OBBB's potential impact on charitable giving and why you should stop doing your own taxes. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:27:17 +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/S8tjnidr6bC7wVfCKD2qPJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ An IRS Enrolled Agent's Top 10 Reasons to Stop Doing Your Own Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Taxes can get complicated quickly, and the more money you have, the tougher they tend to be. So, if you have any of these 10 tax situations, don't risk it. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ EBeach@exit59advisory.com (Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bbkem6hmjJDMKTLRkpZaqP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2025 SALT Cap Could Hurt Top 'Hidden Home Cost'   ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The GOP tax bill could make hidden homeowner costs worse for you. Here’s how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:07:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:47 +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/55G3YAefR9XmDyXBnbT3u8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is Your State Coming For Your Online Sports Bets? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Several states are trying to hike sports betting tax rates in 2025. Here’s how it could affect you. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xTVM2ztLC62vaouxMkxJvj-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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:33:35 +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/rXbZqJh6LNXoUWaJe3YykA-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Over 11,400 IRS employees took the Trump-instructed buyout or were terminated. What does it mean for your taxes going forward? ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Tax Filing]]></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/GpDSZVzccYuQHsMLF64KdQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Ways to Use AI to Improve Your Financial Life ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ While they can't replace human advisers, AI-based tools can take some of the guesswork out of financial tasks — from budgeting to filing taxes and investing. See six ways to use AI to your financial benefit. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:56:16 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bob Haegele ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TCxzBQLSEiq3MUBHmaUmc9-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ In our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers readers' questions on tax deductions and losses. ]]>
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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/pUSieQyfpDTBsHrft8TUff-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/ask-the-editor-reader-questions-529-plans</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions related to 529 plans. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:26:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 01 May 2025 19:27:59 +0000</updated>
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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/9xkLrR4krTsf6YMfrUNTg6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/ask-the-editor-reader-questions-april-18-2025-amended-returns-property-deductions</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In our Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 18, round-up — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on amended returns, mortgages and deductions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:33:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:02:56 +0000</updated>
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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/fkh2ji7zo5caeqE7y8EdwE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gen X, Boomers, Millennials, or Gen Z: Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-filing/who-pays-the-most-taxes-by-age</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Polls show that most people feel like taxes are unfair. But which age group bears the brunt of the tax burden in the United States? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:14:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:09:46 +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/nqNiXNN6ft783HfpMKg4JR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax Day 2025: Don’t Miss These Freebies, Food Deals and Discounts ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-day-freebies-food-deals-and-discounts</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can score some sweet deals on April 15 in some select restaurants like Burger King, Shake Shack, and more. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:37:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:46:03 +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/X6bWf9BzV3w8HW6ZpQ2a2d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Does Your Kid Influencer Owe Taxes This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/kid-influencer-taxes</link>
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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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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:07:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:23:29 +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/E6eATx5hMa2663YKbsGKBj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Use H&R Block Tax Prep Software to File Your 2025 Tax Return ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-software/how-to-use-h-and-r-block-tax-prep-software</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here’s what you need to know if you want to file your taxes with H&R Block’s tax prep software this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:55:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:10:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y6CAzjGzgxSpXM65GAu58W-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could Tax on Overtime End for Your State This Year? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Key states are considering ending taxes on overtime — find out if yours makes the cut ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:28:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:28:16 +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/VA95tMcQ9imHedyubtzmhQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Teach Your Kids About the Tax Facts of Life ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/how-to-teach-your-kids-about-taxes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Taxes are unavoidable, so it's important to teach children what to expect. Also, does your child need to file a tax return for 2024? Find out here. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:25:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ neale@nealegodfrey.com (Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FHQrjBMzfjksTskebu5uyY-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ TaxAct: Plans, Pricing and Key Features Explained ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-software/taxact-review-pricing-features-how-to-use</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A breakdown of TaxAct’s plans, pricing and features — and who the software is best suited for this tax season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:33:57 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:04:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gf2E8Zjs5VMAhYNxH3xiX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Layoffs Spark Delays, Doubt This Tax Season ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-layoffs-spark-tax-season-delays-doubt</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tax experts say Trump’s downsizing of the IRS is already causing problems. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:05:59 +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/eGMmjNydBDvfFzmHcAX2mM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger-advisor-collective/common-tax-preparation-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let the dark cloud of tax time hang over your head this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Kiplinger Advisor Collective]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kiplinger Advisor Collective ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c6W4E5r56dGRVScjMAzNrD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/tax-software/turbotax-features-pricing-and-filing-options</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:40:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:54:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Carla Ayers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UbDDT3cQPHrPXVJRsFPgi3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/the-best-tax-prep-software-for-every-tax-situation</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:26:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:11:06 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rachael Green ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xnQTjKawB8KePXmVs4ivVV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Tax Return ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/common-tax-return-mistakes</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:57:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:50:23 +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/qQPpA9Rro4ucqwcYkjjFMn-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ First-Time Filing Taxes? Key Tax Tips to Know for 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Preparing your IRS taxes for the first time may seem daunting, but here are some return preparation and filing tips to start. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y6xMPSUHbQVTNB2XZQ9oCK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Stressed About Doing Your Taxes? Use These Easy Tips to Cope ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If the thought of filing your taxes puts you on edge, you're not alone — nearly 65% of Americans say they're stressed during tax season. Here's how to cope. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Legislation Cracking Down on IRS Tax Refund Mail Theft Advances ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/taxpayer-protection-bills-advance</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A string of bipartisan measures targeting taxpayer refunds, rights, and protections move forward on Capitol Hill. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HD6RA2PaFNG6trtXNB9Eec-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could ERC Delays Get Worse if Trump Downsizes the IRS? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/erc-delays-if-trump-downsizes-irs</link>
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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>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/irs-tax-refunds-this-year</link>
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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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                            <![CDATA[ Tax Season 2025: Updates, News, Tax Filing Tips and Strategies ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nr4CxXhfgfTu78AJW9sy2Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The Trump administration has ended this free IRS tax filing program. Find out what's happening and what it means for you. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hhLhyZRrVVsaXr9V82sF5H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why Digitizing Your Tax Records Can Simplify Your Filing in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you can, switching from paper to e-filing your taxes can have many benefits. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gabriella Cruz-Martínez ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wi7U5MdAFcbj7RRrQqXPbm-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you received student debt forgiveness, know these key points when filing taxes. Plus — what can you expect from recent student loan news? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:24:04 +0000</updated>
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                            <![CDATA[ Now is a good time to review your financial situation and prepare to file your 2025 federal income tax return. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VqiwVwMqydkiYSbkT47WrN-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ If you used this free tax filing service through the IRS last year, you might want to know if you can use it for your 2025 tax return. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GxY9sNp5y45zqchwFVTvic-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS says scammers are on the prowl for your financial information. Know the signs so you don't fall victim. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yfYiS5Hq66MD2iTH7R7C4d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2025 Open Enrollment: Some DACA Recipients Can Purchase Affordable Care Act Health Insurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your eligibility to purchase health insurance from the federal marketplace may have changed. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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