Taxable Income
News, insights and expert analysis on taxable income from the team at Kiplinger.
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Overtime Pay Deduction: What Workers Need to Know for Tax Season
Income Tax Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works
Income Taxes Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Calculate Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security The federal government can tax up to 85% of your Social Security benefits, so it's good to know how those taxes are calculated.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Social Security Tax Limit for 2026: What the Higher Cap Means for Your Paycheck
Social Security Wealthier taxpayers will have more Social Security tax taken from their paychecks this year.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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5 Types of Gifts the IRS Won’t Tax: Even If They’re Big
Gift Tax Several categories of gifts don’t count toward annual gift tax limits. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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2025 Tax Deduction Changes for Those Age 65 and Older
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Home Sale Tax Break
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the gain exclusion tax break when you sell your home.
By Joy Taylor
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?
Payroll Taxes The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
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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