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Powerball Jackpot Payout: How Much a Winner Actually Takes Home After TaxesLottery Taxes Whenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: How Can I Resolve My IRS Tax Debt?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions relating to how individuals can resolve their IRS tax debt.
By Joy Taylor
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income in 2026Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Minnesota Tax GuideState Tax Explore Minnesota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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New Jersey Tax GuideState Tax Explore New Jersey's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Jersey compares nationwide.
By Kate Schubel
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026Property Tax While the national average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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Child Tax Credit 2026: How Much Is It and What's Changed?Tax Credits Here's what you need to know about the federal child tax credit (CTC).
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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15 States With the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates in 2026State Tax High-tax states aren’t always the most expensive to live in, and low-tax states don’t always mean bigger savings. Here’s how tax burdens really compare across the U.S.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 OBBBA Tax Provisions Wealthy Families Should Act on NowThe estate tax was repealed in 2010, meaning billionaires could pass on their wealth tax-free. OBBBA tax provisions aren't that, but high-net-worth families should still act.
By Eric W. Bond
