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Will Your State End Tax on Tips This Year?
State Tax While President Trump spearheads federal talk on tips, several key states are considering ending taxes on tip income.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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What Time Is the Tax Deadline?
Tax Day If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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A Confident Retirement Starts With These Four Strategies
Work your way around income gaps, tax gaffes and Social Security insecurity with some thoughtful planning and analysis.
By Nick Bare, CFP® Published
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Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations
While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Nine Tax Deadlines for April 15
Tax Deadlines Do you know about all the various tax deadlines that fall on Tax Day?
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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SALT Cap Repeal? What to Expect in 2025 Tax Reform
Tax Deductions Some lawmakers say it’s time to end or increase the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, and President Trump seems to agree.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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TaxAct Review: Pricing, Features and What to Expect
TaxAct offers basic tax prep tools with competitive pricing. Understand its features, limitations and how it compares to similar software.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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TurboTax Review: Features, Pricing and Filing Options
Is TurboTax worth it? Explore the pros, cons, pricing tiers and standout features of this popular tax software to see if it fits your filing needs.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2025: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and more
See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
By Rachael Green Last updated