Tax Deductions
News, insights and expert analysis on tax deductions from the team at Kiplinger.
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Mortgage Refinance in 2025? These Tax Breaks Can Boost Your Savings
Tax Breaks Refinancing your mortgage comes with tax implications, but also opportunities to deduct certain expenses on your return.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Standard Deduction 2025 Quiz: How Much Do You Really 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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How Charitable Donations Can Reduce Your Taxes
Tax Breaks Is claiming a charitable donation tax deduction the right choice for you this tax season?
By Rocky Mengle
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are 10 Tax Breaks For Middle-Class Families in 2025
Tax Breaks Working middle-income Americans won’t need to itemize to claim these tax deductions and credits — if you qualify.
By Kate Schubel
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Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Long-Term Care The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on the SALT Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on the OBBB's changes to the SALT deduction.
By Joy Taylor
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New $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction: What It Means for Taxpayers Age 65-Plus
Tax Changes If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Over Age 65? New $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction Is Available Even If You Itemize
Tax Changes If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Another State Rebels Against Trump’s New 2025 Tax Law: What Now?
State Taxes Even if states adopt tax policies in the so-called ‘big beautiful bill,’ lawmakers may have workarounds at their fingertips.
By Kate Schubel
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