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How to Avoid Major Retirement Tax Mistakes in Your 60sYour 60s can be the most valuable decade in your life, but far too many people miss valuable tax planning opportunities that can lower their lifetime tax bills.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Ditching Capital Gains Via Your Parents’ Estate ExemptionYou may be able to eliminate capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets by leveraging a parent's unused estate tax exemption for a stepped-up tax basis.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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Ask the Editor: Changes to 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions and MoreAsk the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers readers' questions about retirement plans and IRAs, including a big change to 401(k) catch-up contributions.
By Joy Taylor
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4 Year-End Tax Strategies for Charitable GivingIf you're thinking ahead to your year-end giving, here are four ways to maximize the impact of your donations while making full use of available tax incentives.
By Martin Schamis, CFP®
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How Your Fall Garden Can Spike Your Property Tax BillProperty Tax Permanent hardscaping and other installations may raise your property tax bill in 2026: here's what you may do about it.
By Kate Schubel
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Some Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds UpRetirement Tax Florida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Charitable Giving Strategies for High-Net-Worth PeopleIf you have $1 million or more saved for retirement, these charitable giving strategies can help you give efficiently and save on taxes.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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States With No Income Tax Ranked By Homeowner CostsState Tax See which of the nine zero-tax states offer real cost savings on property taxes, insurance, and utilities.
By Kate Schubel
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Tax Breaks for Victims of Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other DisastersTax Breaks A new law gives more tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The IRS also has an assortment of resources for victims.
By Joy Taylor
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