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Biden's Plans to Impose an Income Tax on Death
The Tax Letter The president has proposed a new taxing regime that would make death an income tax realization event for wealthy decedents.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Key Tax Provisions That Are Expiring After 2025
The Tax Letter Unless Congress decides to act, lots of tax changes will take effect in 2026, including higher tax rates and lower standard deductions.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits: What You Should Know
Tax Breaks The Inflation Reduction Act increases IRS funding, changes tax policy, and offers new and expanded tax credits.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Save More with Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Home Improvements
Tax Breaks Tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements are extended and expanded because of the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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New Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses
Long Term Care Washington is the first state in the U.S. to use payroll deductions to help fund long-term care. Will other states, like California and New York, follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Top 10 Tax Expenditures in 2024: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter Costly tax breaks will likely come under scrutiny from lawmakers trying to reduce the national debt. We review the 10 largest individual tax expenditures.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Why You Should Care About Your 2026 Taxes Now
Tax Planning It's not too early to prepare for the possibility that your taxes will go up in 2026.
By Sandra Block Published
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Tax Season 2024: Seven IRS Changes to Know Before You File
Tax Filing Tax deductions, tax credit amounts, and some tax laws have changed for the 2024 tax filing season.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?
Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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