Tax credits
News, insights and expert analysis on tax credits from the team at Kiplinger.
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit AmountsTax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Make Use of the EV Charger Tax Credit Before it ExpiresThe federal tax credit for home EV chargers is set to expire June 30, but qualifying can be more complicated than simply buying a charger.
By Paige Cerulli
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EV Charger Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2026 ReturnsTax Credits Due to the new Trump tax bill, the federal EV charger tax credit for electric vehicle charging stations and equipment is going away sooner than initially planned.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Should Your College Student File a Tax Return This Year? 2 IRS Rules to KnowIRS Rules What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the New Child Tax Credit?Quiz The $2,200 child tax credit is here, but with new eligibility rules. Test your knowledge of how much you can claim.
By Roxanne Bland
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65 or Older? 5 Tax Strategies to Protect Your Retirement IncomeRetirement From leveraging the new senior bonus deduction to timing Roth conversions, smart tax planning is key this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Tax Season 2026: 8 Big Changes to Know Before You FileTax Season Due to several major tax rule changes, your 2025 return might feel unfamiliar even if your income looks the same.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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A Bunch of IRS Tax Deductions and Credits You Need to KnowTax Breaks Lowering your taxable income is the key to paying less to the IRS. Several federal tax credits and deductions can help.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026Tax Breaks Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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