Tax Deductions
News, insights and expert analysis on tax deductions from the team at Kiplinger.
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Emergency Tax Bill Ends $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.
Tax Law Here’s how state tax conformity rules could immediately raise your income tax liability.
By Kate Schubel
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3 Ways High-Income Earners Can Maximize Their Charitable Donations in 2025
Tax Deductions New charitable giving tax rules will soon lower your deduction for donations to charity — here’s what you should do now.
By Kate Schubel
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Ask the Editor: 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income or QBI.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Deducting Car Loan Interest
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the new tax deduction for paying interest on vehicle loans.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Editor: What medical expenses are deductible?
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the tax deduction for medical expenses, from Medicare premiums to teeth whitening.
By Joy Taylor
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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
