Taxes
News, insights and expert analysis on taxes from the team at Kiplinger.
Explore Taxes
Latest
-
Mississippi Tax-Free Weekend 2026Tax Holiday Mississippi celebrated a tax holiday in July. Find out what back-to-school essentials were included.
By Kate Schubel
Tax Holiday -
A Financial Pro on Paying Off Your Mortgage Before RetiringYour decision will depend on several factors, such as your interest rate, the tax impact, your available deductions and your cash flow situation.
By Ben Fuchs, CFP®, CPWA®
-
Awarded Company Stock? How to Avoid a Massive Tax HitDon't wait until filing season to plan a tax strategy for your company stock. On top of the usual taxes, you could face extra liabilities, penalties and risks.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
-
3 Reasons High Earners Should Revisit Their Financial PlansTechnology is changing the way financial planners work and opening new doors for high earners. Here's why you may benefit from revisiting your existing plan.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
-
How the Widow's Penalty Could Double Your Spouse's Tax BillThe widow's penalty is when losing a spouse triggers a huge financial hit. It's an unfortunate twist of the tax system, but the good news is you can plan for it.
By Kyle Hammerschmidt, Investment Adviser
-
Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In RetirementWorried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.
By Richard Eisenberg
-
Ask the Tax Editor: Late Refunds and Calling the IRSAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions from readers who are still awaiting their tax refunds and problems with calling the IRS.
By Joy Taylor
Ask the Editor -
Opportunity Zone 2.0 Designations: Your Governor's RoleWith governors redrawing the Opportunity Zone map for 2027-2036, investors who act now could shape where tax-advantaged capital flows for the next decade.
By Daniel Goodwin
-
Types of Income the IRS Doesn't TaxIncome Tax It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Income Tax




