Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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RMDs, Roth, and SS: Test Your Knowledge of Retirement Tax Rules
Quiz Don't let the IRS catch you off guard. Take our quiz to reveal common retirement tax rules that could save (or cost) you thousands.
By Kate Schubel
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IRS Updates 2026 Tax Deduction for People Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults. Here are some new amounts to know for 2026.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026
Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are being increased.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax 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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Claiming the Standard Deduction? Here Are Five Tax Breaks for Retirement in 2025
Tax Tips If you’re retired and filing taxes, these five tax credits and deductions could provide thousands in relief (if you qualify).
By Kate Schubel
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Another IRS 1099-K Threshold Rule Change to Know for Tax Season
Tax 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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