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Connecticut Tax-Free Week 2025: What to Know Before You Shop
Sales Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday is on the way. Here’s what you can buy tax-free.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ten States With the Highest Sales Taxes
State Tax These states have the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., but do they really? Learn what taxes look like before you shop.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2025
Retirement Taxes Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Child and Dependent Care Credit: How Much Is It?
Tax Credits The non-refundable tax break can help working families afford quality care for their child or qualifying dependent.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Which of These Four Withdrawal Strategies Is Right for You?
Your retirement savings may need to last 30 years or more, so don't pick a withdrawal strategy without considering all the options. Here are four to explore.
By Mike Palmer, CFP Published
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DST Exit Strategies: An Expert Guide to What Happens When the Trust Sells
Understanding the endgame: How Delaware statutory trust dispositions work, what investors can expect and why the exit is probably more important than the entrance.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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How Your 2025 Summer Wedding Could Save You Money on Taxes
Tax Breaks There are some wedding expenses that are tax-deductible, and you don’t want to miss out on savings.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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What the OBBB Means for Social Security Taxes and Your Retirement: A Wealth Adviser's Guide
For Americans in lower- and middle-income tax brackets, the enhanced deduction for older people reduces taxable income, shielding most of their Social Security benefits from being taxed.
By Ryan K. Snover, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Five Under-the-Radar Shifts Investors and Job Seekers Can't Afford to Ignore Under the OBBB
Beyond the headlines: The new tax law's true impact for job seekers and investors lies in how it will transform industries and create opportunities in areas such as regional accounting, AI and outsourced business services.
By Brian Waller Published