Tax Law
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Ask the Editor: Modified Adjusted Gross Income
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the meaning of modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI.
By Joy Taylor
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?
Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) 2025 and 2026: How Much Will You Get?
Tax Credits The refundable amount for workers with or without children is slightly higher this year. Here’s what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Trump 2025 Tax Bill: What’s Changing and How It Affects Your Taxes
Tax Law From standard deduction amounts to tax brackets and Medicaid cuts, here’s what individual filers need to know about tax changes in Trump's so called "big beautiful bill."
By Kelley R. Taylor
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SALT Deduction 2025 Changes: Three Key Things to Know Now
Tax Deductions Changes to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction in the so-called 'big beautiful bill' have put this tax break in the spotlight.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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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?
By Kate Schubel
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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.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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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.
By Joy Taylor
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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.
By Kate Schubel
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