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Top 10 Tax Expenditures in 2024: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Costly tax breaks will likely come under scrutiny from lawmakers trying to reduce the national debt. We review the 10 largest individual tax expenditures.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What's Happening With the New Child Tax Credit?
Child Tax Credit The Senate has concerns about the new child tax credit. Here's what that could mean for you.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Why You Should Care About Your 2026 Taxes Now
Tax Planning It's not to early to prepare for the possibility that your taxes will go up in 2026.
By Sandra Block Published
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Tax Season is Here: Big IRS Tax Changes to Know Before You File
Tax Filing Tax deductions, tax credit amounts, and some tax laws have changed for the 2024 tax filing season.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?
Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Is a Controversial Capital Gains Tax Headed for Repeal?
Capital Gains After generating close to $900 million in revenue in its first year, Washington's capital gains tax could end up on the November 2024 ballot.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Families and Businesses Would Get Big Tax Breaks in Bipartisan Tax Deal
Tax Changes A new bipartisan tax deal could change the child tax credit, R&D expensing, and the employee retention tax credit.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Will a Supreme Court Case About Fishing Water Down the IRS?
Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court just heard oral arguments in a case about Chevron deference that has implications far beyond the fishing industry.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Congress is Eyeing Tax Changes for 2024 — The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Lawmakers will negotiate a raft of potential tax changes when Congress returns in January. We take a look at what could be included.
By Joy Taylor Published
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