Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Retirement Taxes Find out how 2024 income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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RMDs, Roth, and SS: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement Tax Rules
Quiz Don't let the IRS catch you off guard. Take our quiz to reveal common retirement tax rules that could save (or cost) you thousands.
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are being increased.
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax 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.
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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).
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Another IRS 1099-K Threshold Change to Know for Your 2025 Taxes
Tax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules for 2025 are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
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