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First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax RulesBetting Tax With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.
By Kate Schubel
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The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?Collection Taxes While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.
By Kate Schubel
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How Are I Bonds Taxed? 8 Common Situations to Know for 2026Bonds Series I U.S. savings bonds are a popular investment, but the federal income tax consequences are anything but straightforward.
By Joy Taylor
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit AmountsTax 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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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Trump Account App Is Live: How to Claim Your Kid’s $1,000 in 3 Easy StepsKid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.
By Kate Schubel
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Giving Money for a Wedding or Graduation? See if You Know These IRS Gift Tax RulesQuiz Can you separate fact from fiction when it comes to IRS rules about how much you can gift tax-free? Take our quiz.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Historic Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Puts the 'Jock Tax' Back in the SpotlightState Taxes The NBA Finals, and other sporting events, are connected to taxes in a significant way.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New York 'POWER' Utility Rebates Are Coming: Who Gets a Check?State Tax Rebate checks offer quick relief, but New York budget shifts on childcare, tipped wages, and housing taxes could dictate your true cost of living in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
State Tax
