Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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District of Columbia Tax GuideState Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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More States Have Flat Tax Rates for 2026: What It Means and Who Benefits MostIncome Tax Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every payday, especially if you’re thinking about where to live or work next.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025 and 2026: What You Need to KnowCapital Gains Tax Navigating capital gains tax can be complex, but knowing the applicable tax rates and thresholds can help you plan your investments.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.
By Katelyn Washington
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2026 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What New IRS Thresholds Mean for Your Tax BillIncome Tax Knowing your federal tax bracket is essential, as it determines your marginal income tax rate for the year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Trump Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling: What’s Still in Effect and Who Could Get Tariff RefundsTariffs As the administration pivots to a new global surcharge under Section 122, the Supreme Court’s ruling has opened the door for over $100 billion in potential refunds. Here's what's happening.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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States With No Income Tax in 2026: Ranked by Real Cost of LivingState Tax When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Another IRS 1099-K Threshold Rule Change to Know for Tax SeasonTax Law After years of uncertainty and changing requirements, the 1099-K reporting rules are now set, and the thresholds have changed since last year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Get a Tax Extension if You Need More Time to FileTax Deadlines If you can't finish your federal tax return by Tax Day, you can get more time by filing a tax extension.
By Rocky Mengle
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