Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Basis in Inherited PropertyAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on inherited property: gold, stock, real estate, including the tax basis at death.
By Joy Taylor
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Quiz: Could Your Recent Grad's 529 Funds Jumpstart Their Roth IRA?Quiz Think you know the tax rules for a 529-to-Roth rollover? Take our 2-minute quiz to see if your account qualifies.
By Kate Schubel
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New Poll Shows People Hate Data Centers: Billions in Tax Exemptions Are One Reason WhyTax Policy Data centers in Virginia and other states are sparking backlash about how AI, cloud computing, and investment affect local communities.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax RulesBetting Tax With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.
By Kate Schubel
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The Penny Is Dead, So Why Is the U.S. Mint Bringing Them Back?Collection Taxes While circulation ended in 2025, "dual-date" pennies are officially here. Here's why the IRS treats these coins differently from pocket change.
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit AmountsTax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
By Kate Schubel
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2026?Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Trump Account App Is Live: How to Claim Your Kid’s $1,000 in 3 Easy StepsKid Taxes The Treasury has officially launched the mobile app. Here is how to complete Form 4547, activate your child’s account, and track investments soon.
By Kate Schubel
Kid Taxes
