Taxes

News, insights and expert analysis on taxes from the team at Kiplinger.

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The Health Care Tax Credit Debate Behind the Government Shutdown

Tax Credits Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes.

IRS Paper Checks Deadline: What Happens After September 30?
What Will the Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
Tax Brackets 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

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Tax Credit Treasures: Your Amazon Prime Day Guide to Home Upgrades

There are many items for sale during Amazon Prime Day that help make your home more energy efficient and can apply towards tax credits that will expire soon.

IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule 2025: When Will Your Refund Arrive?

Tax Refunds Where is your IRS tax refund? Well, it may be arriving sooner than you think.

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What Health Insurance Tax Credits Have to Do With the Government Shutdown

Tax Credits Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes.

Tax Credits
Kiplinger Quiz of the Week: Test Yourself on the Week's Stories

Quiz The Nike stock price, Amazon's settlement and the shutdown were all covered by Kiplinger this week — but why? How much do you know about the week's financial news?

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Ask the Editor: Tax Questions on Charitable Deductions

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the charitable deduction.

Ask the Editor
Three Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026

Tax Breaks Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. Plus, high-income earners could get hit by a 'surprise' tax bill.

Tax Breaks
New Tax Rules: Income the IRS Won’t Touch in 2025

Income Taxes 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.

Income Taxes

Seven Things You Should Do Before 2026 Because of One Big Beautiful Bill Changes

The new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them.
I'm a Financial Adviser: The OBBB Is a Reminder for Older People to Have a Long-Term Plan

The new tax bill presents a good opportunity for retirees to revisit tax plans, look into doing some Roth conversions and consider plans for long-term care.
Florida Residents Could Soon Get Property Tax Relief

Property Tax The push for a solution to end high property taxes could lead to significant tax cuts in the Sunshine State next year.

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