Latest articles by Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Florida Changes Homestead Exemption Property Tax Break
State Tax Property taxes have skyrocketed nearly 60% within the last five years in Florida, and its constituents may be able to do something about it.
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States That Don't Tax Pension Income in 2025
Retirement Taxes Over a dozen states don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
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Trump Admin. Kills Support for NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means for You
State Policy The toll program enacted in January charges commuters $9 if they enter Manhattan’s lower district during peak hours.
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Mail Theft Crisis: Why Your IRS Tax Refund Is At Risk
Tax Refunds Millions of dollars in tax refunds were stolen in the mail last year. Here's what you should know.
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Legislation Cracking Down on IRS Tax Refund Mail Theft Advances
IRS A string of bipartisan measures targeting taxpayer refunds, rights, and protections move forward on Capitol Hill.
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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.
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Trump Wants You Out of the IRS, But You'll Have to Wait Until May
IRS Some IRS employees won’t be able to resign using the buyout offer until the end of tax season.
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Are Tips Taxable in 2025? Understanding the IRS Rules
Taxable Income With all the recent talk about ending federal taxes on tips, some wonder whether tips are taxable income.
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Key Family Tax Breaks Are on the GOP Chopping Block This Year
Tax Credits Several tax breaks, including the Child Tax Credit, may face reforms or be cut entirely as lawmakers seek revenue for Trump’s tax plans.
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The Big CPA Shortage Problem in Accounting: What it Means for Your Tax Return
Career This once resilient accounting industry is cracking, as the labor force seems in dire straits. It’s also affecting the IRS.
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Trump’s Tariff Tiff With Colombia on Hold, But Is It a Sign of What’s to Come?
Tariffs The Trump administration threatened a 25% tariff on Colombia in a dispute that ended in less than a day.
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Five States With the Largest EITC Checks
EITC Households in these states received a larger Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) last year.
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States That Offer a Child Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit Fifteen states plus the District of Columbia currently offer a child tax credit. Here’s how much you can get this tax season.
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2025 Family Tax Credits: Four IRS Changes That Can Save You Money
Family Tax Credits Explore the new IRS-adjusted amounts for popular family tax credits.
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Trump's ERS Plan Sparks Debate: Unnecessary Tariff Bureaucracy?
Tax Policy Tariffs are paid by domestic importers, even though they are levied on foreign nations.
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New Hampshire Mobile Home and Condo Property Taxes Inexplicably Triple
Property Tax A city-wide revaluation is causing concern among Rochester locals who argue property taxes are too high.
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Why Digitizing Your Tax Records Can Simplify Your Filing in 2025
Tax Records If you can, switching from paper to e-filing your taxes can have many benefits.
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Congress Claws Back Another $20 Billion from the IRS
IRS The tax agency's IRA funding was stripped further due to a legislative error.
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Gov. Hochul Vows to Deliver $1 Billion in Tax Relief to New Yorkers
State Tax The proposed tax cuts would benefit New York middle-class families.
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More Taxes Could Slam New Yorkers Over MTA Budget Shortfall
State Taxes Lawmakers warn that New Yorkers may need to brace for more taxes.
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California Fires: How to Recover Tax Records and Other Important Documents
Disaster Recovery Having your tax records and other vital documents is important for claiming casualty loss deductions that can help with recovery.
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The Nine States With No Income Tax in 2025
State Tax Your hard-earned money is safe from state income tax if you live in one of these states but watch out for other state and local taxes.
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Child and Dependent Care Credit: How Much Is It?
CDCTC The non-refundable tax break can help working families afford quality care for their child or qualifying dependent.
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Gov. Hochul Wants to Triple the New York Child Tax Credit
State Tax Millions of New York families could get a larger state child tax credit check over the next two years under a new proposal.
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