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Which Capital Gains Are Taxable and How to Calculate Your TaxCapital Gains Tax It's important to understand what capital gains tax is and how it's calculated, and what tax rates apply.
By Orla O'Connor
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Non-Refundable vs Refundable Tax Credits: What’s the Difference?Tax Credits Refundable tax credits and non-refundable tax credits can be confusing. Here’s how they work and how each can help you when you file your tax return.
By Katelyn Washington
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Ask the Tax Editor: Is it a hobby or a business?Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor explains the income tax differences between a hobby and a Schedule C business engaged in for profit.
By Joy Taylor
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Best 1031 Exchange Options for Retiring Landlords1031 investors tired of managing property have several alternatives beyond moving into a passive DST. It depends on how much control and work you want to keep.
By Jason Milton
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September 15 Tax Deadline Guide: Planning Steps to Take NowRather than repeating your previous estimated tax payment for the September 15 deadline, treat it as a strategic "true-up" moment to recalculate your income.
By Rachel Richards, CPA
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Property Tax Changes Homeowners 65 and Older Should Watch in 2026Property Tax Upcoming ballot measures in several states could provide additional property tax relief for older adult homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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From Stepped-Up Basis to IRA Rules: How Your Inheritance Actually Gets TaxedMost inheritances won’t trigger a federal income tax bill. But what you inherit and what happens afterward mean other tax rules could come into play.
By Chrissy Paradis
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New NYC Pied-À-Terre Tax Faces Its First Big TestProperty Tax There's some confusion swirling over Mayor Mamdani's "second-home tax" on some high-value homes in New York City.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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How to Plan for Income, Taxes, Healthcare in RetirementThe secret to helping ensure a secure retirement is to create a coordinated strategy for how you'll manage your withdrawals, taxes and healthcare expenses.
By John Jones, CFP®, ChFC®, EA, BCP®
