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Could Tax Savings Make a 50-Year Mortgage Worth It?Buying a Home The 50-year mortgage proposal by Trump aims to address the housing affordability crisis with lower monthly mortgage payments. But what does that mean for your taxes?
By Kate Schubel
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Emergency Tax Bill Ends $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.Tax Law Here’s how state tax conformity rules could immediately raise your income tax liability.
By Kate Schubel
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Standard Deduction 2026 Amounts Are HereTax Breaks What is the standard deduction for your filing status in 2026?
By Kate Schubel
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How Many IRS Commissioners Have We Gone Through This Year?IRS Who were the former IRS commissioners, and why did they resign? Find out how IRS turnover can impact your taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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Money for Your Kids? Three Ways Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impacts Your Child's FinancesTax Tips The Trump tax bill could help your child with future education and homebuying costs. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel
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Can Homeschoolers Save on Expenses With 529 Plans?Savings Accounts A new so-called 'home school tax break' could change how you save for your child's homeschool education. Find out how.
By Kate Schubel
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Key 2025 Tax Changes for Parents in Trump's MegabillTax Changes Are you a parent? The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (OBBB) impacts several key tax incentives that can affect your family this year and beyond.
By Kate Schubel
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Trump's ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ With Trillions in Tax Cuts: What to KnowTax Law & Policy The GOP combined taxes, border security and energy policy into massive legislation enacted on July 4th. What's in it?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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The TCJA: Key Facts on the 2017 'Trump Tax Cuts' and What's Extended for 2025Tax Law How many of the extended TCJA provisions in the so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (OBBB) will impact your wallet?
By Kate Schubel
Tax Law
