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When to Hire a Tax Pro: The Age Most Americans Switch to a CPA
Tax Tips Taxpayers may outsource their financial stress by a specific age. Find out when you should hire a tax preparer.
By Kate Schubel
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Three Critical Tax Changes Could Boost Your Paycheck in 2026
Tax Tips The IRS predicts these tax breaks may change take-home pay in 2026. Will you get over $1,000 in tax savings?
By Kate Schubel
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RMDs, Roth, and SS: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement Tax Rules
Quiz Don't let the IRS catch you off guard. Take our quiz to reveal common retirement tax rules that could save (or cost) you thousands.
By Kate Schubel
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are being increased.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
By Kate Schubel
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Five Tax Breaks for Retirement in 2025
Tax Tips If you’re retired and filing taxes, these five tax credits and deductions could provide thousands in relief (if you qualify).
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Names Its First CEO: But He’s Also Still Running Social Security
Tax News Will this new role make it difficult to address emerging issues like budget and staffing cuts and customer service concerns?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Six Tax Deadlines for October 15 You Don't Want to Miss
Tax Deadlines You might know about the federal tax return extension deadline, but did you know about these other tax deadlines for Oct. 15?
By Kate Schubel
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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. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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