Tax Deductions
News, insights and expert analysis on tax deductions from the team at Kiplinger.
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Three Critical Tax Changes Could Boost Your Paycheck in 2026
Tax Tips The IRS predicts these tax breaks may change take-home pay in 2026. Will you get over $1,000 in tax savings?
By Kate Schubel
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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Five Tax Breaks for Retirement in 2025
Tax Tips If you’re retired and filing taxes, these five tax credits and deductions could provide thousands in relief (if you qualify).
By Kate Schubel
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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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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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