Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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Three Things Star Wars Fans Taught Me About Tax
Tax Tips May the force be with you and your taxes this Star Wars Day 2025.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Social Security Strategies for High-Net-Worth People
People who don't 'need' their Social Security may consider using their benefits to manage estate taxes and long-term care expenses.
By Ash Ahluwalia, CFP®, MBA, NSSA Published
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Four Times DIY Investors Should Talk to a Financial Adviser
While it's possible to manage investments without professional help, there are times when independent guidance from a professional may be invaluable.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Advisers, Take Note: How 2025 Social Security Changes May Impact Your Clients
What financial advisers might need to know to help their clients navigate Social Security in 2025.
By Jake Klima Published
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Social Security Is Taxable, But There Are Workarounds
If you're strategic about your retirement account withdrawals, you can potentially minimize the taxes you'll pay on your Social Security benefits.
By Todd Talbot, CFP®, NSSA, CTS™ Published
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Ask the Editor: Reader Questions on 529 plans
In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions related to 529 plans.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Will My Children Inherit Too Much?
If you worry about how your children will handle an inheritance, you're not alone. Luckily, you have options — from lifetime gifting to trusts — that can help.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU® Published
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Four Takeaways From Filing Your Taxes to Boost Your Financial Future
Now that another tax season is in the rearview mirror for most of us, what lessons can you take from what you learned about your finances to plan for the future?
By Kate Winget Published
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IRS Direct File program is on Trump's Chopping Block
Tax Filing The IRS Direct File program was piloted last year in 12 states and has since expanded to 25. But will it last under the Trump administration?
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
Tax Filing