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Five States With No Sales Tax in 2026: What to KnowState Tax Is your state’s ban on sales tax actually saving you money? Probably not as much as you might think.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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17 States With Scary Estate and Inheritance TaxesEstate Tax Over a dozen states currently impose estate or inheritance taxes on heirs. Here’s where you’ll have to pay.
By Sandra Block
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Midterm Elections Tax Measures: What to Watch on the November BallotTax Law Voters in several states will decide on key tax measures during the 2026 midterm elections this fall.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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DST Taxes: Why You Pay on More Than the IncomeDST investors may pay taxes on income being held back for future property improvements. It's no cause for alarm, as taxes today mean tax benefits tomorrow.
By Dwight Kay
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Questions for Paid Return PreparersAsk the Editor Joy Taylor answers questions from readers who are paid tax return preparers
By Joy Taylor
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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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Why Your Pension Likely Means You’ll Pay Taxes in RetirementEighty percent of retirees pay $0 in federal income taxes, but since you have a pension, you're likely in the 20% who will pay taxes. What you can do about it.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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How Your Financial Decisions Can Ripple Through RetirementEven something as simple as buying a new car can have wide-ranging consequences. This metaphor can help you understand your options.
By Myles J. McHale, Jr. AIF®, CRPP®
