Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Another State Could Eliminate Income Tax in 2026 for Higher Sales Taxes: Will More States Follow?State Tax After eliminating its state capital gains tax last year, Missouri is now considering a larger tax shift. Could this serve as a test case for other states?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income in 2026Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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10 States With the Lowest Property Tax Rates in 2026Property Tax While the national average is climbing, homeowners in these states pay less than 0.53%. Compare your current tax bill against the 2026 rankings.
By Kate Schubel
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15 States With the Highest and Lowest Tax Rates in 2026State Tax High-tax states aren’t always the most expensive to live in, and low-tax states don’t always mean bigger savings. Here’s how tax burdens really compare across the U.S.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ohio Push to End Property Taxes in 2026: Who Benefits and Who Really Pays Instead?Tax Law Ohio residents are watching a major tax debate unfold that could reshape how local communities are funded across the state.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Bigger Tax Refunds Are Here: So Why Do Most People Still Think Their Taxes Are Too High?Tax Policy As of Tax Day 2026, most Americans say they’re paying too much in taxes, as concerns grow that wealthy individuals and corporations aren’t paying their fair share.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You DoTax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
By Katelyn Washington
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late on April 15? What to Know for 2026Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Already Filed Your Taxes? How (And When) to Change Your Return Without Delaying Your IRS RefundTax Returns Caught an error or missed a tax deduction after hitting submit? Before you rush to file an amendment, see which mistakes the IRS fixes for you and which ones require a Form 1040-X to save your refund.
By Chrissy Paradis
Tax Returns
