Income Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on income tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
By Katelyn Washington
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‘Back to the Old Days’? What’s Wrong With Trump’s Plan to Abolish Income TaxTax Policy The likelihood of Trump eliminating income tax and the IRS remains low, but the ongoing debate highlights the need for tax reform.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How Soon Can You File Taxes in 2025?Tax Filing Here’s when you can start filing taxes for 2025 and what to expect this tax filing season.
By Katelyn Washington
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5 Ways the Second Trump Term Could Affect Your FinancesIncome tax cuts are likely to be extended, but electric vehicle tax credits could disappear.
By Sandra Block
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Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill NowTax 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
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Your MAGI in Retirement: Year-End Tax Strategies to Save MoneyTaxable Income Strategic moves now can make a difference in your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) when it’s time to file your return.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2024 IRS 1099-K Rule Change: What to Expect from PayPal, Venmo, MoreSelling Online A new IRS 1099-K tax reporting requirement for payment networks like Venmo, PayPal, Amazon, and Cash App is supposed to apply for 2024.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Could the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) Be Back Again?Tax Letter Millions of taxpayers could owe the AMT if Congress allows the tax breaks de-fanged in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire.
By Joy Taylor
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Will Elon Musk Crack Down on IRS Tax Cheats Who Owe $50 Million?IRS IRS employees are required to pay their taxes on time, but thousands slipped through the cracks.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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