Tax Law
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Trump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling: What’s Still in Effect and Who Could Get Tariff RefundsTariffs As the administration pivots to a new global surcharge under Section 122, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds. Here's what's happening.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States With No Income Tax in 2026: Ranked by Real Cost of LivingState Tax When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Another IRS 1099-K Threshold Rule Change to Know for Tax SeasonTax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Get a Tax Extension if You Need More Time to FileTax Deadlines If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.
By Rocky Mengle
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10 Can't-Miss Tax Breaks for Homeowners and HomebuyersHomeownership These real estate tax breaks can help homeowners get some money back.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Travel Icon Rick Steves Cheers a 'Millionaire Tax.' Here's What Other Wealthy Americans Have Said in Support of Higher Taxes"A new tax on fat paychecks like mine was just signed into law in my home state — and I like it," Steves said.
By Alexandra Svokos
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Stop Using Your Smartwatch for Mileage (Until You Read This IRS Rule)Tech Taxes You bought your watch for tracking steps, but the IRS tracks your mileage. Did you miss out on this key tax deduction?
By Kate Schubel
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Should Your College Student File a Tax Return This Year? 2 IRS Rules to KnowIRS Rules What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income involved and whether it crosses two key IRS thresholds.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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A 9.9% Washington Millionaires Tax is Here: What's Next for High Earners?Tax Law Washington’s tax structure is headed for another significant shift that involves "taxing the rich." Will more states follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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