Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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11 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits That Can Help Lower Your Tax Bill in 2026Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
By Kate Schubel
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Ask the Tax Editor: Residential Rental Property QuestionsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on reporting income and loss from residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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Should You Withhold Tax From 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
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12 Tax Strategies Every Self-Employed Worker Needs in 2026Your Business Navigating the seas of self-employment can be rough. We've got answers to common questions so you can have smoother sailing.
By Roxanne Bland
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Standard Deduction 2025 and 2026: Amounts, Exceptions, and Who Should ItemizeTax 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
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2026Retirement Taxes More than 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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Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State GuideState Tax The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?
By Katelyn Washington
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2025 Standard Deduction Changes Under New Trump Tax BillTax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2025?
By Kate Schubel
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