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What's the 2024 Standard Deduction?
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Your MAGI in Retirement: Year-End Tax Strategies to Save Money
Taxable Income Strategic moves now can make a difference in your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) when it’s time to file your return.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes
Tax Breaks Is claiming a charitable donation tax deduction the right choice for you this tax season?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Powerball Jackpot Winner Will Get a Hefty Tax Bill
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What’s Happening With Taxes on Overtime Pay?
Income Tax Donald Trump’s latest idea to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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New IRS 1099-K Changes: What to Expect from PayPal, Venmo, More
Selling Online A new IRS 1099-K tax reporting requirement for payment networks like Venmo, PayPal, Amazon, and Cash App is supposed to apply for 2024.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Could the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) Be Back Again?
Tax Letter Millions of taxpayers could owe the AMT if Congress allows the tax breaks de-fanged in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Calculating Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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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 Last updated
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