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2025 SALT Cap Could Hurt Top 'Hidden Home Cost'
Tax Deductions The GOP tax bill could make hidden homeowner costs worse for you. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel Published
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IRS Free File: Is It Still Around for Your 2025 Taxes?
Tax Filing If you used this free tax filing service through the IRS last year, you might want to know if you can use it for your 2025 tax return.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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Are Clean Energy Tax Credits Going Away This Year?
Tax Credits Now that Trump's mega tax bill has passed, some wonder when energy-efficient incentives, like solar, electric vehicle, and home improvement tax credits, will end.
By Kate Schubel Published
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What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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How Tariffs Work and What They Mean for You in 2025
Tax Policy President Donald Trump wants to raise tariffs on all foreign goods, but who pays for the tax?
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Are 87,000 New IRS Agents Coming for Your Tax Dollars?
IRS Billions in funding for the IRS has some people worrying about IRS agents and audits.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Why You May Owe More Tax Soon on Popular Employee Benefits
Tax Law Workers could foot the tax bill for employer-provided benefits like parking, gyms, and meals.
By Kate Schubel Published
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No New IRS Agents? What Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze, Firings Mean for Your Taxes
IRS Will an executive order and firing IRS workers reshape the federal tax agency and impact how long it takes to get your tax refund?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Are Armed IRS Agents Headed to the Border?
IRS Enforcement The Trump administration is considering a controversial move to redeploy some IRS agents.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
IRS Enforcement