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Tax Refund Alert: House GOP Predicts Bigger Tax Refunds in 2026Tax Refunds Here's how the IRS tax refund outlook for 2026 is changing and what steps you can take now to prepare.
By Kate Schubel
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are higher.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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7 Bad Tax Habits to Kick Right NowTax Tips Ditch these seven common habits to sidestep IRS red flags for a smoother, faster 2026 income tax filing.
By Kate Schubel
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How Collectibles Are Taxed: A Closer Look at Capital Gains RulesCollectibles Gains on collectibles like gold can be subject to a higher rate than for most other investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Should You Do Your Own Taxes This Year or Hire a Pro?Taxes Doing your own taxes isn’t easy, and hiring a tax pro isn’t cheap. Here’s a guide to help you figure out whether to tackle the job on your own or hire a professional.
By Roxanne Bland
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Don't Overpay the IRS: 6 Tax Mistakes That Could Be Raising Your BillTax Tips Is your income tax bill bigger than expected? Here's how you should prepare for next year.
By Kate Schubel
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11 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits That Can Help Lower Your Tax Bill in 2026Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
By Kate Schubel
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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to KnowTaxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.
By Roxanne Bland
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3 Retirement Changes to Watch in 2026: Tax EditionRetirement Taxes Between the Social Security "senior bonus" phaseout and changes to Roth tax rules, your 2026 retirement plan may need an update. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
Retirement Taxes
