Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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New $6,000 'Senior Bonus' Deduction: What It Means for Taxpayers Age 65 and OlderTax Changes If you’re an older adult, a new bonus tax deduction could provide a valuable tax benefit. Here's how it works.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The IRS Never Texts You, So Why Are They Doing It Now?IRS Notices Taxpayers have been told for years that the IRS never sends a text message. But under 2026 digital rules, the agency can reach out for three specific reasons.
By Kate Schubel
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Why the Trump Account Rollout Is Raising Questions About Social SecuritySocial Security As Social Security barrels toward projected cuts, a newly launched federal savings initiative could privatize the program.
By Kate Schubel
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Virginia Approves First-of-Its-Kind Data Center Power Consumption TaxTax Law The first statewide tax in the United States specifically tied to data center electricity consumption comes with a bit of a catch.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Millions of People Are Aging Alone: What Living Single Means for Retirement TaxesLiving Single Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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IRS Updates Gift Tax Exclusion Rules for Trump Account ContributionsTax Law Parents and other contributors now have more clarity on a key tax issue tied to the newly launched tax-advantaged accounts.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax RetireesRetirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel
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Avoiding the Widows' Penalty Tax Trap After a Spouse PassesIncome Tax Many surviving spouses are surprised to discover that losing a partner can mean paying higher taxes on less income.
By Chrissy Paradis
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What the Latest Supreme Court Decisions Mean for Your Money in 2026Tax Law Several recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings could have notable financial consequences for homeowners, taxpayers, investors, and consumers.
By Kelley R. Taylor
Tax Law
