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When Are Taxes Due in 2026? Tax Deadlines by MonthTax Deadlines Avoid costly IRS penalties and interest by tracking the most important 2026 federal income tax due dates for individual taxpayers.
By Kate Schubel
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Do You Know How Working in Retirement Affects Your Benefits?Quiz How much do you know about the impact on Social Security, taxes and healthcare when you work past retirement age or decide to "unretire"?
By Charlotte Gorbold
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in ArizonaProperty Tax Moving to Arizona? Here's where to buy for the lowest property tax bills in the state.
By Kate Schubel
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How Roth Conversions Can Help Your Family Avoid an IRA Tax TrapYour spouse and children could be bumped into higher tax brackets if you leave them a substantial sum in an IRA. Partial Roth conversions now can help.
By Craig Kirsner, Investment Adviser Representative
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Entrepreneurs are Missing This Wealth-Building OpportunityBusiness owners should start exit and estate planning years before a potential sale. Waiting until the deal is on the table can cost you millions in taxes.
By Bill Baynard
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How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money AlreadyYou have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families.
By Sandra Block
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5 Costly RMD Mistakes That Will Put a Dent in Your SavingsLike your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.
By Larry Martin, CFP®, ChFC®, RICP®
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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
By Daniel Goodwin
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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