Taxes News, insights and expert analysis on taxes from the team at Kiplinger. Popular Capital Gains Tax ETF Strategy Catches Treasury's Attention Capital Gains As Section 351 exchanges gain popularity, the Treasury Department is considering whether certain transactions could lead to abusive tax outcomes. Tennessee Tax-Free Weekend 2026 Returns For More Savings New 2026 Income Tax Brackets Are Set: Has Your Marginal Rate Changed? IRS Simplifies Tax Penalty Relief: Who Qualifies and What’s the Catch? Explore Taxes Tax Exemptions Tax Deadline tax brackets tax forms Tax Refunds tax software Capital Gains Tax Tax Filing Tax credits Tax Deductions Taxable Income tax returns Tax Planning Income Tax Tax Law State Tax Latest The Retirement Tax Assumption That Could Cost You Income from multiple sources such as pretax accounts and Social Security can result in a tax bill that might surprise you … and not in a good way. Can You Spot These 5 Common IRS Audit Red Flags? Quiz Don't let a simple filing mistake put your tax return in the crosshairs. Test your knowledge before the IRS does. By Kate Schubel Quiz The Estate Tax Exemption Amount for 2026 Estate Tax The estate exemption amount is significantly higher than last year, creating a potentially promising tax year for inheritances and estates. By Kate Schubel Estate Tax Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026 Is Back For 1 Month Only Tax Holiday The tax-free holiday in Florida brings month-long savings on computers, clothing, and other school supplies. Here's where you can save. By Kate Schubel Tax Holiday I Saved Money on a Grocery Surprise Bag: Here's Why I Won’t Buy Another One Grocery Tax Shoppers love the steep discounts on mystery grocery bundles. But the "surprise tax" sours the deal for some — including me. By Kate Schubel Grocery Tax Ask the Tax Editor: Why Are My Insurance Premiums So High? Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers on the Obamacare premium tax credit. By Joy Taylor Ask the Editor State Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2026: How Much Investors Pay This Year State Tax Selling investments at a profit can be rewarding for some — until tax season arrives. And federal taxes are just one part of the equation. By Kelley R. Taylor State Tax Alabama Sales Tax Holiday 2026 With Higher Tax-Free Limits Tax Holidays Thanks to a new state law, Alabama families could save more during the back-to-school sales tax-free weekend. By Kate Schubel Tax Holidays States With the Highest Powerball Taxes Lottery Taxes These states will take the biggest tax bite out of your Powerball payout. By Kelley R. Taylor Lottery Taxes The GOP Wants to Enroll Your Child in a Trump Account for Savings Tax Law The mobile app is live; parents can still sign up, and savings may be tracked. Here’s who is eligible and when your child receives the $1,000 seed money. By Kate Schubel Tax Law 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
