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Kiplinger Weekly Quiz: What's Driving the Gold Price?
Quiz Soaring gold prices and a new IRS CEO were in the news this week — but why? How much do you know about the week's financial stories?
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
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Ask the Editor: Capital Losses and the Wash Sale Rule
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer five questions from readers relating to end-of-year tax planning, capital-loss harvesting and the wash sale rule.
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What's the Standard Deduction for 2025? Key Changes and Updated Amounts
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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2025-2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates
Income Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
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This 1031 Exchange Strategy Can Triple Your Cash Flow
Savvy investors can use 1031 exchanges to unlock value by moving capital across markets in a play called geographic arbitrage. These tax implications can make or break the strategy.
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Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are Here
Tax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026?
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IRS 1099-K Threshold for 2025 Taxes Just Changed: What to Know Now
Tax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules for 2025 are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
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