Taxes

News, insights and expert analysis on taxes from the team at Kiplinger.

sorry we are closed sign in front of a rendering of the US capitol building

The Health Care Tax Credit Debate Behind the Government Shutdown

Tax Credits Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes.

IRS Paper Checks Deadline: What Happens After September 30?
What Will the Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
Tax Brackets 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Explore Taxes

Tax Deadline
Tax Law
Taxable Income
Tax Refunds
Tax Planning
Tax Filing
Tax Deductions
State Tax
Tax Exemptions
Income Tax
Capital Gains Tax
tax software
tax returns
Tax credits
tax brackets
tax forms

Latest

A woman talks on her phone as she walks through a street in Spain.

Moving Abroad? You Might Need a Cross-Border Financial Adviser

If you want to live in another country long term, you could benefit from an expert's guidance. Here's how to find a good qualified adviser to help with residency requirements, documentation, financial laws and tax impacts.

IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks: What Happens After September 30?

Tax Changes Avoid delays when IRS tax refunds and Social Security paper checks are cut off. Here’s what to know.

Tax Changes
Are Trump Tariffs Legal? Three Things to Know About the Supreme Court Case

Tax Law The outcome of this legal battle about tariffs will hit your wallet in one way or another.

Tax Law
Trump Tariffs Update: Court Rulings, New Oct. Levies and What's Ahead

Tariffs Donald Trump continues to use tariffs as a central tool of his trade policy. Here’s where his tariffs stand now.

Tariffs

What Will the Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?

IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.

IRS
Financial Advisers: Here's How to Help Soon-to-Be Married Clients Get Their Financial House in Order

Getting married changes a couple's life in more ways than one, so it's a good idea to discuss financial and legal issues like pre-/postnuptial agreements, estate plans and life insurance.
Living and Working in Different States Can Be a Tax Headache

Income Taxes Living in one state and working in another can trigger several tax issues. Here are several key points to consider if you find yourself in this situation.

Income Taxes

States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2025

Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?

Rebate Checks
Tax Brackets 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.

Quiz
Ask the Editor: Tax Questions on the New Tips Deduction

Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the new tax deduction for tipped income.

Ask the Editor