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IRS in Turmoil: GOP Budget Cuts and Staff Shake-Ups Threaten Taxpayer Services
IRS Republican lawmakers advance a controversial budget bill that would gut IRS funding further, risking your 2026 tax filing season.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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529 Funds and a Roth IRA: How to Use One to Jumpstart the Other
Want to boost your retirement savings? You can roll over unused funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, tax-free, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are 10 Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Families in 2025
Tax Breaks Working middle-income Americans won’t need to itemize to claim these tax deductions and credits — if you qualify.
By Kate Schubel
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on the SALT Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on the OBBB's changes to the SALT deduction.
By Joy Taylor
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Another State Rebels Against Trump’s New 2025 Tax Law: What Now?
State Taxes Even if states adopt tax policies in the so-called ‘big beautiful bill,’ lawmakers may have workarounds at their fingertips.
By Kate Schubel
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Estate and Gift Taxes
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on estate and gift taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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Will You Get a ‘Surprise’ Tax Bill on Your Social Security Benefits in Retirement?
Retirement Taxes Social Security benefit payments might land you in hot water when filing 2025 taxes — here are three reasons why.
By Kate Schubel
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on What Congress Will Do Next
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on what Congress will do next with taxes.
By Joy Taylor
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How Many IRS Commissioners Have We Gone Through This Year?
IRS Who were the former IRS commissioners, and why did they resign? Find out how IRS turnover can impact your taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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