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House GOP Bill Aims to Abolish the IRS and Rewrite the Tax Code
Tax Policy The stability of the IRS is crumbling as the U.S. presidency changes hands.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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New SECURE 2.0 Super 401(k) Catch-Up Contribution for Ages 60-63
Retirement Savings SECURE 2.0 changes will allow older workers to increase their retirement savings. Here's what you need to know.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Trump, House GOP Want ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ With Trillion in Tax Cuts
Tax Policy Is combining taxes, border security, and energy policy into one piece of legislation to be passed in 100 days a realistic approach?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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2025 Tax Deduction Change for Those Over Age 65
Tax Changes Adjustments to the extra standard deduction can impact the tax bills of millions of older adults.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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A Tax Strategy Now Helps Make Retirement Less Expensive Later
Knowing what your three tax buckets are and how to move savings from the tax-deferred bucket to the tax-free bucket can make a big difference in retirement.
By Matthew Eilers Published
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Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Social Security Minimizing taxes on Social Security is an essential consideration for many retirees.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality
Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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IRS Ends Inherited IRA Confusion: Annual RMDs Required for Many
IRAs The agency has resolved a major point of uncertainty for inherited IRA beneficiaries.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Elon Musk, DOGE Target IRS Tax Records: Is Your Personal Data at Risk?
Tax Privacy Some wonder whether Elon Musk and other private citizens should have access to confidential taxpayer information.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
Tax Privacy