Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
Latest
-
Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
By Katelyn Washington
Lottery Taxes -
Types of Income the IRS Doesn't TaxIncome Tax It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Income Tax -
Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Questions for InvestorsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for investors, including queries on capital gains and qualified small business tock.
By Joy Taylor
Ask the Editor -
Ask the Tax Editor: Amended Returns and Late-Filed Returns
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on amended returns and penalties for filing your tax return late.
By Joy Taylor
Ask the Editor -
Ask the Tax Editor: Estimated Tax Payments and WithholdingAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on federal estimated tax payments and federal income tax withholding.
By Joy Taylor
Ask the Editor -
Could Your ZIP Code Cut Your Federal Taxes? New Bill Explains HowIncome Taxes The location-based tax cut would expand federal brackets for high-cost areas in New York, California, Florida and more. Here's who would qualify.
By Kate Schubel
Income Taxes -
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
Tax Deadlines -
Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Rules for LandlordsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for landlords who own residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
Ask the Editor -
Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage LogsTech Tax As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
By Kate Schubel
Tech Tax
