Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't TaxIncome Tax It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 6 Things to Know for 2026Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your tax bill.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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New $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction: What It Means for Taxpayers Age 65 and OlderTax Changes If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The IRS Never Texts You, So Why Are They Doing It Now?IRS Notices Taxpayers have been told for years that the IRS never sends a text message. But under 2026 digital rules, the agency can reach out for three specific reasons.
By Kate Schubel
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Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social SecuritySocial Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
By Kate Schubel
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Virginia Approves First-of-Its-Kind Data Center Power Consumption TaxTax Law The first statewide tax in the United States specifically tied to data center electricity consumption comes with a bit of a catch.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Millions of People Are Aging Alone: What Living Single Means for Retirement TaxesLiving Single Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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IRS Updates Gift Tax Exclusion Rules for Trump Account ContributionsTax Law Parents and other contributors now have more clarity on a key tax issue tied to the newly launched tax-advantaged accounts.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax RetireesRetirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel
Retirement Taxes
