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Taxes 2025: Live Updates, News, Tax Filing Tips and Strategies
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By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ask the Editor: Four Reader Tax Questions
Ask the Editor In our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions related to IRAs and other retirement accounts.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Could You Retire at 59½? Five Considerations
While some people think they should wait until they're 65 or older to retire, retiring at 59½ could be one of the best decisions for your quality of life.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC® Published
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Free IRS Tax Filing for 30 Million People: Will It Continue Under Trump?
Tax Filing Direct File was piloted last year in 12 states and has since expanded to 25. But some wonder whether the program will last under the Trump administration.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Nine Tax Deadlines for April 15
Tax Deadlines Do you know about all the various tax deadlines that fall on Tax Day?
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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SALT Cap Repeal? What to Expect in 2025 Tax Reform
Tax Deductions Some lawmakers say it’s time to end or increase the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, and President Trump seems to agree.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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TaxAct Review: Pricing, Features and What to Expect
TaxAct offers basic tax prep tools with competitive pricing. Understand its features, limitations and how it compares to similar software.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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TurboTax Review: Features, Pricing and Filing Options
Is TurboTax worth it? Explore the pros, cons, pricing tiers and standout features of this popular tax software to see if it fits your filing needs.
By Carla Ayers Last updated
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Best Tax Prep Software of 2025: FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax and more
See how popular tax prep software like TurboTax, H&R Block and FreeTaxUSA stack up – and how to decide which one is the best for you.
By Rachael Green Last updated