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How to Calculate RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) for IRAs
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Understand when and how to calculate RMDs and avoid stiff penalties from your tax-deferred IRA.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Five Scary Things the IRS Can Do If You Owe Back Taxes
Tax Law Traveling in 2025? The IRS can take your passport (and house) if you don’t pay your tax bill.
By Kate Schubel Published
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IRS Tax Refunds Are $1,000 Smaller This Year: Here's Why
Tax Refunds Inflation-related changes to the tax code could result in a larger refund for some, but you’ll have to wait.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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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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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
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Early Tax Refund Options Could Trap Your Cash
Tax Refunds Don’t be fooled into thinking you’re not getting a loan — because you really are.
By Kate Schubel Published
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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.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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First-Time Filing Taxes? Key Tax Tips to Know for 2025
Tax Filing Preparing your IRS taxes for the first time may seem daunting, but here are some return preparation and filing tips to start.
By Kate Schubel Last updated
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