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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tax-Free Income in 2026? These Changes Could Wipe Out Your Federal Bill ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ New legislation aims to exempt up to $92,000 in earnings from federal income tax. Here's who would win. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kate Schubel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HaeQWy2JbZ7tHTj4hVTYsZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Retirement Tax Traps to Watch in 2026 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Even in retirement, some income sources can unexpectedly raise your federal and state tax bills. Here's how to avoid costly surprises. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GpgmJrJikuRY8b4w8iNdwC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Gambling Tax Rule Impacts Super Bowl 2026 Bets ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When Super Bowl LX hype fades, some fans may be surprised to learn that sports betting tax rules have shifted. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XNoybUwAbHy6nnqYgbisPU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 Types of Gifts the IRS Won’t Tax: Even If They’re Big ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Several categories of gifts don’t count toward annual gift tax limits. Here's what you need to know. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WCrdy2YPe2mfivNcpWLyWk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ask the Editor, November 21: Home Sale Tax Break ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the gain exclusion tax break when you sell your home. ]]>
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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/Rkka8XQu9vZheXZWrKiatm-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new 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/L7e6dUj7HxiRwmJtBeRKUC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fMWwWuHEfabuo37NfJ3epP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 6 Steps to Protect Your Retirement Savings ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/steps-to-protect-your-retirement-savings</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Don't let a shaky economy and volatile market derail your retirement. These moves will help ensure your money lasts as long as you do. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:49:18 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Diane Harris ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dgQqbt7oSy5epzcNM6AKcK-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Tax Rules: Income the IRS Won’t Touch in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From financial gifts to Roth withdrawal rules, here’s what income stays tax-free under the new Trump 2025 tax bill, and some information on what’s changed. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:02:21 +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/5mXy5iLjLfA3eUKbrXeATV-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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                                                                                                                    <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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                                                            <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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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 13:08:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:40:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pHM5jV8SjrB5FFaM3KoXfA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Overtime Tax Deduction Proposed for Millions Working Extra Hours ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some lawmakers and President Trump want to offer overtime tax relief. But will a tax deduction or an exemption help you most? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3zBYuPVc8qUqrU5bJzTBS9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Big Tax Deduction Increase Proposed for Those Over Age 65 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/significant-tax-deduction-increase-proposed-for-those-over-65</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new bipartisan bill and a tax plan from the House GOP could mean bigger retirement tax savings to offset taxes on Social Security and high prices. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 14:07:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:53:21 +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/NRPoV8PHcAQX22YW2erdn3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Gen X, Boomers, Millennials, or Gen Z: Which Generation Pays the Most Taxes? ]]></title>
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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[ Are You Ready to Pay More Taxes to Save Social Security? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/will-you-pay-more-taxes-to-save-social-security</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Across party lines, many believe saving Social Security trumps other financial considerations. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:17:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:48:30 +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/DxKMiDuo4iHT2j3jpL4tde-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Could Tax on Overtime End for Your State This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/states-no-tax-on-overtime</link>
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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[ April RMD? Five Tax Strategies to Manage Your 2025 Income ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/rmd-april-deadline-tax-strategies</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The April 1, 2025, deadline for required minimum distributions (RMDs) is fast approaching for retirees who turned 73 in 2024. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:17:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:23:04 +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/uA83RgEfFh4V8EEKEbybnM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Maximizing Retirement: Seven Types of Tax-Free Income in 2025 ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/sources-of-tax-free-retirement-income</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Leveraging non-taxable income in retirement can help preserve your hard-earned money. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:27:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:44:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kelley R. Taylor ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YAULAkaGKq3aXaCnPwxRvj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Will Tax on Tips End for Your State This Year? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/will-your-state-end-tax-on-tips</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ While the 'Big Beautiful Bill' spearheads federal talk on tips, several key states are considering ending taxes on tip income. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:12:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:05:09 +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/qrvmusvJjLBCGzCLvRgPjJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Iowa Income Tax Rate for 2025: What It Means for You ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/iowa-has-a-new-income-tax-rate</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A new tax law lands Iowa among the top ten states with the lowest income tax rates. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:47:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:15:36 +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/JcrCyfN26jNpcN9gyPvZUF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why You May Owe More Tax Soon on Popular Employee Benefits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Workers could foot the tax bill for employer-provided benefits like parking, gyms, and meals. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:37:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:45:13 +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/zUQccJSw8Jw9ee5JsgePUJ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Ease the Tax Bite When You Tap Retirement Accounts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Savvy retirees tap retirement accounts with a tax plan. Each type of account may have different tax rules and rates, so know before withdrawing funds. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:08:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:11:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Waggoner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3FhrQW7LwkpUp665Q4X5ET-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ Strategic moves now can make a difference in your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) when it’s time to file your return. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:37:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:16:57 +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/GStURGHdptKrW44SsPaHPF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Holiday Office Party Taxes: Know Before You Go ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The IRS could tax your gifts from Christmas raffles, Secret Santa, and White Elephant. Here’s how. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:57:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:50:31 +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/ADsR38XJVFrFZqDDCmhCE3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill Now ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Act before 2024 ends to set yourself up for potential savings when it's time to file your tax return. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:47:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:31:13 +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/4rT6cCoaJZbRMbdEtZ4KSa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 2025 Tax Deduction Changes for Those Age 65 and Older ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:37:40 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:42:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Social Security Tax Limit Rises 4.4% for 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:26:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:34:17 +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/Y7Rr2PdesEEMZQYHi5NSzQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Overtime Pay Deduction: What Workers Need to Know for Tax Season ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/whats-happening-with-taxes-on-overtime-pay</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:38:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:12:05 +0000</updated>
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                            <![CDATA[ As the No Tax on Tips Act gains momentum, economists warn of potential pitfalls. Will not taxing tips help or hurt workers? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2024 20:02:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 21 May 2025 18:48:23 +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/mxDU6yRYmFrZqT232tLKge-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/social-security-tax-wage-base-jumps</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:01:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:12:52 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.kiplinger.com/taxes/will-your-state-rebate-check-be-taxed</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here's what the IRS says about taxing 'state stimulus checks' and other special state rebates and what it could mean for you. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:25:24 +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/vuSRKToi7JTABLFxQGeEB6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ IRS Continues Ramping Up Tax Enforcement for Millionaires ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ IRS tax enforcement has led to the collection of $520 million from tax-evading millionaires. But the agency isn’t done making the wealthy pay up. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:29:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Katelyn Washington ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6W54ntmznyEuohtK7s428h-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:07:00 +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/BGzE4MqbxhKYVcicB9EDkc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ No Tax for Donating Leave to Ukraine Victims ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vacation, sick, or personal leave donated to help victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine won't be treated as taxable income. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 17:13:39 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:09:14 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yKYgaEykYeHubBESdM92WP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 11:30:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:56:46 +0000</updated>
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                            <![CDATA[ Thanks to a law passed in 2016, our medal-winning athletes will have little to worry about from the IRS. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:43:29 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (William Neilson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ William Neilson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JCQWMWE5tMbifRhznPjkee-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How 13 Types of Retirement Income Get Taxed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ When you're planning for retirement, it's fun to contemplate all the travel and rounds of golf ahead of you, but don't forget about taxes. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 17:30:11 +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/jXYm2ESWZzkppRfHBYRvzk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Millions of Americans Will Receive a Tax Refund Interest Check from the IRS ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Payments will go to people who filed their tax return by July 15 and received a refund in the past three months or are still waiting for a refund. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rocky Mengle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kHifwSBVhMUdbgHjPmeGr7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Paycheck Protection Program rolled out with great fanfare to help save small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. But something the IRS just did could decimate much of that benefit. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 15:42:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[small business loans]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Bruce Willey, JD, CPA) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruce Willey, JD, CPA ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XUpedpmu8cCuZCxCXzxmUc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Decluttering and Selling Your Stuff? What You Need to Know About Taxes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Clearing out your collectibles or selling off the antique furniture Grandma left you could result in Uncle Sam wanting a cut of your windfall. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2019 08:13:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:57:46 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ djaeger@canbyfinancial.com (David Jaeger, CFP®) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Jaeger, CFP® ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kRNXQUVDjdpZcSMyDHETvW-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Under the New Tax Law, Is My Alimony Tax-Free? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The new policy goes into effect in 2019. Older divorces can be modified to follow the new rules—if both parties agree. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:24:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 15:15:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kevin McCormally ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pifM5FLQbp84VziqVxdp4P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Calculate the Tax Bill on Withdrawals from Variable Annuities ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some or all of your withdrawals could be taxed, depending on how you made your initial investment and how you’re pulling money out. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:53:36 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rDJQPbmyYCo3VYSBLsbGXA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7 Smart Ways to Lower Your Taxable Income ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Reducing your taxable income is one of the most effective ways to lower your taxes, with some moves doing double duty as both deductions themselves and as a means to slide under income thresholds at which other taxes would kick in. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:11:20 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ kiplinger@futurenet.com (Sandra Block) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sandra Block ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xKqAgcH43oN9KjdPSyHsdc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How Annuities Are Taxed ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The rules vary based on the type of annuity and how you take the money. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:32:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kimberly Lankford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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