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Child and Dependent Care Credit: How Much Is It?

Tax Credits The non-refundable tax break can help working families afford quality care for their child or qualifying dependent.

Tax Credits

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  Retirees Should Watch These Four Key Tax Changes in 2025

  Tax Changes This year brings key tax changes that could affect your retirement taxes and income.

  By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated 9 August 25

  Tax Changes
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  Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Roth IRA Conversions

  Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

  By Joy Taylor Published 8 August 25

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  How Five States Are Worse Off After Trump’s Cuts to SNAP and Medicaid

  State Tax Due to Trump's new tax law, some states will experience a greater impact than others.

  By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated 6 August 25

  State Tax
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  Ask the Editor — Tax Questions on Standard Deductions

  Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on claiming standard deductions on your tax return.

  By Joy Taylor Published 1 August 25

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  Student Loan Forgiveness 2025: Will You Owe Taxes?

  Loan Forgiveness If you received student debt forgiveness, know these key points when filing taxes. Plus — what can you expect from recent student loan news?

  By Kate Schubel Last updated 31 July 25

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  Tariff Stimulus Checks Coming? New Proposal Seeks Tax Rebates for US Workers

  Tax Breaks A new GOP bill proposes to send $600 in tariff rebate checks to eligible taxpayers. Is there a catch?

  By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated 30 July 25

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  Georgia Could Be Latest State to Eliminate Income Taxes

  State Tax Eliminating the Georgia state income tax: Last-minute summer trend or permanent policy?

  By Kate Schubel Last updated 29 July 25

  State Tax
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  Biggest Winners and Losers in Trump's New Tax Plan

  Tax Law Trump’s mega tax overhaul, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ has distinct winners and losers. Which group do you fall into?

  By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published 29 July 25

  Tax Law
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  No Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales Coming Soon? What You Need to Know

  Tax Policy Capital gains taxes are back in the spotlight. This time, the chatter on Capitol Hill has to do with rising home prices.

  By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated 25 July 25

  Tax Policy