Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Do Your Own Taxes This Year or Hire a Pro?
Taxes Doing your own taxes isn’t easy, and hiring a tax pro isn’t cheap. Here’s a guide to help you figure out whether to tackle the job on your own or hire a professional.
By Roxanne Bland
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Can I Deduct My Pet On My Taxes?
Tax Deductions Your cat isn't a dependent, but your guard dog might be a business expense. Here are the IRS rules for pet-related tax deductions in 2026.
By Kate Schubel
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Don't Overpay the IRS: 6 Tax Mistakes That Could Be Raising Your Bill
Tax Tips Is your income tax bill bigger than expected? Here's how you should prepare for next year.
By Kate Schubel
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9 States Without Income Tax in 2026
State Tax Your hard-earned money is safe from state income tax if you live in one of these states but watch out for other state and local taxes.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Types of Income the IRS Doesn't Tax
Income Tax It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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11 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits
Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
By Katelyn Washington
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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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No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works
Income Taxes Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know
Taxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.
By Roxanne Bland
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