Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are Here
Tax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026?
By Kate Schubel
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Six Tax Deadlines for October 15 You Don't Want to Miss
Tax Deadlines You might know about the federal tax return extension deadline, but did you know about these other tax deadlines for Oct. 15?
By Kate Schubel
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Seven Things You Should Do Before 2026 Because of One Big Beautiful Bill Changes
The new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them.
By Sandra Block
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
IRS 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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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
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are 10 Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Families in 2025
Tax Breaks Working middle-income Americans won’t need to itemize to claim these tax deductions and credits — if you qualify.
By Kate Schubel
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2025
Retirement Taxes Over a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Five Ways Trump’s 2025 Tax Bill Could Boost Your Tax Refund (or Shrink It)
Tax Refunds The tax code is changing again, and if you’re filing for 2025, Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ bill could mean a bigger refund, a smaller one or something in between next year. Here are five ways the new law could impact your bottom line.
By Kate Schubel
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