State Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on state tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax RetireesRetirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel
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What's Going on With New Jersey Property Tax Programs?Property Tax ANCHOR and "Senior Freeze" recently got a refresh, and there’s a new program: Stay NJ. Learn how to save on New Jersey property taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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NJ ANCHOR Rebate 2026: Payment Schedule and Status CheckTax Relief Looking for your New Jersey ANCHOR rebate? Find out when the 2026 property tax payments arrive, who is eligible for the automatic filing, and how to track your status.
By Kate Schubel
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The Illinois 'Cliff Tax': How a Single Dollar Can Push You OverIllinois' estate tax "threshold" (rather than "exemption") can surprise families, but proactive planning can help preserve more for heirs and charitable causes.
By Scott Tucker, Investment Adviser Representative
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries?State Tax Ten states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
By Katelyn Washington
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New Jersey 'Senior Freeze' in 2026: How to Check Your Payment StatusTax Relief Looking for your New Jersey property tax reimbursement? Here is the latest 2026 Senior Freeze payment schedule and how to track your check through the NJ Division of Taxation.
By Kate Schubel
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In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By MuchFood Prices Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?
By Roxanne Bland
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Living in One State, Working in Another: How to Avoid a Tax Season HeadacheState Tax Living and working in two states can take a heavy toll on your paycheck and give you a headache come tax time. Here's what to know.
By Roxanne Bland
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Don't Let High Taxes Break Your Heart This Valentine’s DayState Taxes We’ve mapped out the best states where your box of chocolates comes without a side of sales tax.
By Kate Schubel
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