Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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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 in 2025 and how it can impact your tax liability.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Retirement Taxes Find out how 2024 income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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The Standard Deduction: What You Need to Know for 2024 and 2025
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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The Nine States With No Income Tax in 2025
State Tax Your hard-earned money is safe from state income tax if you live in one of these states but watch out for other state and local taxes.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Withholding Tax From Your Social Security Benefits
Social Security Having taxes withheld from Social Security benefits can help retirees avoid a surprise when tax season arrives.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Retirees and People Over 65
Tax Breaks If you're over 65, don't miss out on these overlooked tax breaks for retirees.
By Kevin McCormally Last updated
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5 Ways the Second Trump Term Could Affect Your Finances
Income tax cuts are likely to be extended, but electric vehicle tax credits could disappear.
By Sandra Block Published
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Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
Tax Planning Act before 2024 ends to set yourself up for potential savings when it's time to file your tax return.
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
Lottery Taxes