Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Ask the Editor: 20% Qualified Business Income DeductionAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income or QBI.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Deducting Car Loan InterestAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the new tax deduction for paying interest on vehicle loans.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Modified Adjusted Gross IncomeAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the meaning of modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI.
By Joy Taylor
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Editor: What medical expenses are deductible?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the tax deduction for medical expenses, from Medicare premiums to teeth whitening.
By Joy Taylor
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How to Calculate Your Adjusted Gross Income — and What It MeansIncome Tax Your eligibility for certain money-saving tax breaks depends on your adjusted gross income.
By Ella Vincent
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2026 Income Tax Brackets Are Set: Has Your Marginal Rate Changed?Income Tax The IRS has adjusted federal income tax bracket ranges for the 2026 tax year to account for inflation. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are HereTax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026?
By Kate Schubel
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Seven Things You Should Do Before 2026 Because of One Big Beautiful Bill ChangesThe new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them.
By Sandra Block
