Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Trump $5,000 Checks and $500 ACA Rebates: What to KnowPolitics President Trump is talking a lot lately about sending checks to American taxpayers.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Is Your Property Tax Bill Too High?Quiz Take this 2-minute quiz to see if your property taxes could be lower.
By Kate Schubel
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Inherited an IRA? IRS Distribution Rules Beneficiaries Should KnowInherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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IRS Is Taking a Closer Look at Trusts: What It Means for Estate PlanningTax Law A high-profile tax case is shining a light on how the IRS might view certain estate-planning strategies.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How the IRS Values (and Audits) an Inherited HomeInheritances Talking to your kids about a proper home valuation can save them from unexpected IRS penalties and capital gains taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax ReturnTax Breaks The IRS allows limited deductions for medical expenses and long-term care insurance premiums. See if you qualify.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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What Eliminating the Social Security Tax Cap Would Mean for High EarnersTax Policy Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your TaxesTax Breaks Donating this year? See whether claiming a charitable donation could be right for you.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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What a New Flat-Rate Social Security COLA Would Mean for Retireee TaxesTax Law Lawmakers are floating several ideas about how to shore up Social Security. One involves changing the annual cost-of-living adjustment.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Law
