Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Estate Tax Quiz: Can You Pass the Test on the 40% Federal Rate?Quiz How well do you know the new 2026 IRS rules for wealth transfer and the specific tax brackets that affect your heirs? Let's find out!
By Kate Schubel
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SALT Deduction Gets an Update for 2026 TaxesTax Changes A key homeowner tax break is higher this year. Here's what you need to know now.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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14 Education Tax Credits and Deductions to KnowEducation From the $20,000 529 plan expansion to the return of the student loan "tax bomb," here's how you'll pay for school in 2026 and where to save.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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The Silent 401(k) Drain Costing Thousands in Retirement GrowthTax Savings Millions of parents are cutting retirement savings to cover rising student debt. Discover three strategies to protect your future.
By Kate Schubel
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2026Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are higher.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2026: How Much Will You Get?Tax Credits The refundable amount for workers with or without children is slightly higher this year. Here’s what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security BenefitsSocial 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.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2026Retirement Tax Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
By Kate Schubel
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How Your Inheritance Actually Gets Taxed: From Stepped-Up Basis to IRA RulesMost inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules could come into play.
By Chrissy Paradis
