Tax Law
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Trump Account Spinoff Launches, but Only in 23 States: Is Yours on the List?Savings Here's why a new type of child savings account for foster youth isn't available in most states — for now.
By Kate Schubel
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Could Your ZIP Code Cut Your Federal Taxes? New Bill Explains HowIncome Taxes The location-based tax cut would expand federal brackets for high-cost areas in New York, California, Florida and more. Here's who would qualify.
By Kate Schubel
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Florida Voters to Decide on $250,000 Property Tax Exemption This FallYour Home The proposed exemption is designed to lower annual tax bills for primary residences, but critics warn cities could hike local service fees to offset revenue losses.
By Chrissy Paradis
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When Are Taxes Due in 2026? Tax Deadlines by MonthTax Deadlines Avoid costly IRS penalties and interest by tracking the most important 2026 federal income tax due dates for individual taxpayers.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Learn to Stop Worrying About the Gift Tax and Give Your Kids Money AlreadyYou have to let the IRS know about large gifts, but tax consequences aren't a concern for most families.
By Sandra Block
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Basis in Inherited PropertyAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
By Joy Taylor
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Quiz: Could Your Recent Grad's 529 Funds Jumpstart Their Roth IRA?Quiz Think you know the tax rules for a 529-to-Roth rollover? Take our 2-minute quiz to see if your account qualifies.
By Kate Schubel
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New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason WhyTax Policy Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Policy
