Tax Law
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New York 'POWER' Utility Rebates Are Coming: Who Gets a Check?State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security?Tax Policy Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Puts the 'Jock Tax' Back in the SpotlightState Taxes The NBA Finals, and other sporting events, are connected to taxes in a significant way.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage LogsTech Tax As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
By Kate Schubel
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Standard Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Claim and Whether You Should ItemizeTax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Massachusetts Tax GuideState Tax Explore Massachusetts' state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Massachusetts compares nationwide.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Will Congress Enact More Tax Changes?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on whether Congress will enact more tax changes before the November election and related topics.
By Joy Taylor
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IRS CP53E Letters Could Change Following Taxpayer BacklashTax Refunds Millions of taxpayers received confusing IRS refund letters this year. Could improvements be on the way?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Sunscreen, Shades and Meds: 11 Travel Must-Haves That Are Totally HSA EligibleTravel Tax Traveling but forgot some essentials? Give yourself a "tax discount" on vacation necessities using your health savings account by following these IRS rules.
By Kate Schubel
Travel Tax
