Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.
By Katelyn Washington
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2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What New IRS Thresholds Mean for Your Tax Bill
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Lower Your Tax Bill Next Year
Knowing how to lower your tax bill (pay less taxes) requires some strategizing. Here are a few tax tips to help make it happen.
By Katelyn Washington
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Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule)
Tech Taxes You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction?
By Kate Schubel
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Not Even Death Can Cheat the IRS: Lessons From a Massachusetts Estate
Estate Tax If you owed money to the IRS while alive, your death isn’t going to stop them from collecting. Here's what you need to know about death and taxes.
By Roxanne Bland
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How Bonuses Are Taxed: What to Know About the Bonus Tax Rate
Income Tax Tax withholding rules mean a portion of your bonus won’t make it into your bank account.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
Tax Debt There are several ways to pay the IRS if you owe, but just because you can pay taxes over time doesn’t always mean you should.
By Katelyn Washington
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