Tax Law
News, insights and expert analysis on tax law from the team at Kiplinger.
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Trump Tax Bill 2025: What Changed and How It Affects Your TaxesTax 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 "big beautiful bill."
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Major Changes to the 2026 Charitable DeductionTax Breaks About 144 million Americans might qualify for the 2026 universal charity deduction, while high earners face new IRS limits. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax RetireesRetirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
By Kate Schubel
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The Extra Standard Deduction for People Age 65 and Older: How Much Can You Save?Tax Deductions The extra standard deduction can help older adults reduce their taxable income.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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3 Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026Tax Breaks Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill.
By Kate Schubel
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New Bill Would Eliminate Taxes on Restored Social Security BenefitsSocial Security Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.Tax Law Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.
By Kate Schubel
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Adoption Tax Credit: What You Need to Know for 2025 and 2026Tax Credits Due to a new tax law and annual IRS inflation adjustments, adoption tax credit amounts are higher.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Inherited an IRA? Key Distribution Rules to KnowInherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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