Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Three Critical Tax Changes Could Boost Your Paycheck in 2026
Tax Tips The IRS predicts these tax breaks may change take-home pay in 2026. Will you get over $1,000 in tax savings?
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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
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The Many Definitions of Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI)
Income Tax The definition of modified adjusted gross income differs depending on what the calculation is used for.
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Retirement Taxes Find out how 2025 income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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RMDs, Roth, and SS: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement Tax Rules
Quiz Don't let the IRS catch you off guard. Take our quiz to reveal common retirement tax rules that could save (or cost) you thousands.
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What’s the New 2026 Estate Tax Exemption Amount?
Estate Tax The IRS just increased the exemption as we enter into a promising tax year for estates and inheritances.
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are being increased.
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
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