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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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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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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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Who is Required to File a Tax Return?
Tax Filing If you meet certain income requirements, you are required to file a federal tax return this year. You could face penalties if you don't.
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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return in 2025 and how it can impact your tax liability.
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West Virginia Tax Guide
State Tax West Virginia state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide
State Tax The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?
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Wisconsin Tax Guide
State Tax Wisconsin state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Louisiana Tax Guide
State Tax Louisiana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Best States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes
State Tax Here are the best states for middle-class families with "middle incomes" (due to low tax burdens).
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