Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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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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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Retirees and People Over 65Tax Breaks If you're over 65, don't miss out on these overlooked tax breaks for retirees.
By Kevin McCormally
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2025 Tax Deduction Changes for Those Age 65 and OlderTax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Home Sale Tax BreakAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the gain exclusion tax break when you sell your home.
By Joy Taylor
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Hobby Income Tax: What It Is and How It Affects YouIncome Tax Hobby income and expenses aren't reported to the IRS the way business income and expenses are. Here's how to tell what type of income you have.
By Katelyn Washington
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Emergency Tax Bill Ends $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.Tax Law Here’s how state tax conformity rules could immediately raise your income tax liability.
By Kate Schubel
Tax Law
