Tax Planning
News, insights and expert analysis on tax planning from the team at Kiplinger.
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A $1 Billion Divorce: What You Can Learn From It
An estate planning attorney notes that an oil executive’s billion-dollar divorce could have turned out very differently if the couple had a premarital agreement and the executive had used asset protection trusts.
By John M. Goralka Published
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Turn Your Tax Return Into an Engine for Long-Term Growth
Rather than filing away your paperwork and forgetting about it, this CPA recommends using it as a source of insight to optimize your long-term financial strategy.
By Jennifer T. Stephenson, CPA Published
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The Future of Opportunity Zones: Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
There are three potential paths forward for this innovative tax incentive program that's set to expire in 2026.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Ask the Editor — Reader Questions on Tax Deductions, Losses
In our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers readers' questions on tax deductions and losses.
By Joy Taylor Published
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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