Tax Deductions
News, insights and expert analysis on tax deductions from the team at Kiplinger.
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Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are Here
Tax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026?
By Kate Schubel
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Tax Credit Treasures: Your Amazon Prime Day Guide to Home Upgrades
There are many items for sale during Amazon Prime Day that help make your home more energy efficient and can apply towards tax credits that will expire soon.
By Sean Jackson
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Ask the Editor: Tax Questions on Charitable Deductions
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the charitable deduction.
By Joy Taylor
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Three Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026
Tax 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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New Tax Rules: Income the IRS Won’t Touch in 2025
Income Taxes From financial gifts to Roth withdrawal rules, here’s what income stays tax-free under the new Trump 2025 tax bill, and some information on what’s changed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Seven Things You Should Do Before 2026 Because of One Big Beautiful Bill Changes
The new law ushers in significant changes for most taxpayers. Make these moves now to take advantage of them.
By Sandra Block
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Tax Brackets 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Know?
Quiz Test your knowledge of IRS rules that impact how much money you keep in your wallet.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Tax Questions on the New Tips Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the new tax deduction for tipped income.
By Joy Taylor
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Home Office Tax Deduction 2025: Work From Home Write-Offs
Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
By Rocky Mengle
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