Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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United Airlines CEO Calls for a National Wealth Tax and New Taxes on InheritancesTax Policy Scott Kirby's comments on new taxes on wealth and inheritances come as several states debate taxes on the wealthy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Little-Known Retirement Tax 'Gotchas'Retirement Hidden rules, automatic surcharges, and tax-bracket traps can catch even careful retirees off guard. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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144 Million Standard Deduction Filers Get a New Charitable Tax BreakTax Savings Claiming the standard deduction and donating this year? Here's what that means for your next tax return.
By Kate Schubel
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises for 2027: Who Will Pay More?Your Paycheck A 4.2% higher wage base means more taxes for some earners next year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026Property Tax While the national property tax average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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Types of Retirement Income the IRS Doesn't TaxTax Breaks Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)Income Tax The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Questions on Estate TaxesAsk the Editor Joy Taylor answers questions from readers on federal and state estate taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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These 2026 State Ballot Measures Could Affect Your TaxesA look at several state ballot measures that impact taxes in different states.
By Lisa Gerstner
