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Your Year-End Tax and Estate Planning Review Just Got Urgent
Changing tax rules and falling interest rates mean financial planning is more important than ever as 2025 ends. There's still time to make these five key moves.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA
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2025 Standard Deduction Changes Under New Trump Tax Bill
Tax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2025?
By Kate Schubel
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If You're Not Doing Roth Conversions, You Need to Read This
Roth conversions and other Roth strategies can be complex, but don't dismiss these tax planning tools outright. They could really work for you and your heirs.
By Matthew Blecker, CFP®, CFA®
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5 Types of Gifts the IRS Won’t Tax: Even If They’re Big
Gift Tax Several categories of gifts don’t count toward annual gift tax limits. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Give Your Kids Cash Gifts Without the IRS Paperwork
Most people can gift large sums without paying tax or filing a return, especially by structuring gifts across two tax years or splitting gifts with a spouse.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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Ask the Editor: IRAs, 401(k)s and RMDs
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on IRAs, 401(k)s and required minimum distributions
By Joy Taylor
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How to Steer Clear of the Medicare Tax Torpedo
Better beware, because if you go even $1 over an important income threshold, your Medicare premiums could rise exponentially due to IRMAA surcharges.
By John J. Gardner, IAR
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The 'Scrooge' Strategy: How to Turn Your Old Junk Into a Tax Deduction
Tax Deductions We break down the IRS rules for non-cash charitable contributions. Plus, here's a handy checklist before you donate to charity this year.
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Says You Made a Tax Return Mistake? A New Law Could Help You Fight Back
Tax Law Updated taxpayer protections change what the IRS must explain on error notices and how long you have to respond.
By Roxanne Bland
Tax Law
