Latest articles by Katelyn Washington
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Ten States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
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Property Tax 101: What Homeowners Need to Know
Property Tax No one likes to pay property tax, but knowing how these taxes work might make the situation more bearable.
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You Do
Tax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
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How to Lower Your Tax Bill Next Year
Income Taxes Knowing how to lower your tax bill (pay less taxes) requires some strategizing. Here are a few tax tips to help make it happen.
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes, but these tips could help you meet the deadline.
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Ten Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retirement Tax If you’re looking for the best place to retire, you may want to consider one of these most tax-friendly states for retirees.
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Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable?
Savings Accounts Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget taxes on savings account interest.
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
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Minnesota Tax Guide
State Tax Minnesota state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Missouri state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax District of Columbia tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Worst States to Retire in 2025 if You Hate Paying Taxes
State Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2025.
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Illinois Tax Guide
State Tax Illinois state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tracker lets you check the status of your 2025 tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
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The 'Food Tax': Grocery Tax by State
State Tax These 11 states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
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Ten States With the Highest Sales Taxes
State Tax These states have the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., but do they really? Learn what taxes look like before you shop.
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?
Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
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Florida Tax Guide
State Tax Florida state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette and other taxes that impact residents.
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California Tax Guide
State Tax California state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette and other taxes that impact residents.
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Vermont Tax Guide
State Tax Vermont state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Tax Breaks for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Tax Breaks While there are no specific tax credits for parents of children with disabilities, caregivers might benefit from these other tax breaks.
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Ten Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits
Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
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How Soon Can You File Taxes in 2025?
Tax Filing Here’s when you can start filing taxes for 2025 and what to expect this tax filing season.
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