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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.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home Sales
Capital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor Last updated
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Why Understanding Capital Gains Taxes Is Critical When Selling Investments
Failing to plan for taxes can eat into your profits and leave you with far less than expected when you finally cash in on an investment.
By Stephen Nalley Published
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Ask the Editor: Reader Questions — Estate Tax, Muni Bonds
Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 4, 2025 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on Trump's tax bill, estate tax and Muni bonds.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Did Florida’s Chance at $1,000 in Property Tax Rebates Vanish?
State Taxes The Florida Legislature bypassed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wish to cut property taxes and instead voted to lower the state’s sales tax.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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How Caregivers for Adults Can Save on Taxes in 2025
Tax Breaks Caring for your parent or spouse can be stressful, but the IRS offers tax breaks for qualifying taxpayers. Here they are.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Social Security and Your Taxes: Five Things to Know for 2025
Social Security The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Striking Oil in Opportunity Zones: Now Might Be the Best Time to Invest
You could unlock hidden wealth in QOZs with strategic oil and gas investments, potentially combining tax advantages with long-term growth in an essential industry.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work-from-Home Write-Offs
Tax Breaks Can you claim the home office tax deduction this year?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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