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What's Happening With Biden Student Loan Forgiveness?
Student Loans The Biden administration has cancelled billions in student loan debt through various programs and initiatives.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Should Your 401(k) Be Eliminated to Save Social Security Benefits?
Retirement Savings Some economists argue that tax-advantaged retirement plans are not as beneficial as they seem.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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President Biden Wants a Billionaire Minimum Tax
Wealth Taxes The debate over how much tax billionaires and millionaires should pay is heating up again.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Biden Proposes New Homebuyer Tax Credits
Tax Credits President Biden is calling for new middle-class tax breaks including a mortgage tax credit.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Families and Businesses Would Get Big Tax Breaks in Bipartisan Tax Deal
Tax Changes A new bipartisan tax deal could change the child tax credit, R&D expensing, and the employee retention tax credit.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Social Media, Guns, Taxes, Abortion: New Supreme Court Cases You Need to Know
Supreme Court The U.S. Supreme Court will hear several cases this fall that could significantly impact your rights and wealth. Here are a few of them to watch.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probes
Tax Exempt Status The planned 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress and prompted government investigations.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Businesses Would Get Lots of Tax Savings Under House GOP Plan: Kiplinger Tax Letter
Kiplinger Tax Letter The House GOP tax plan indicates what’s to come if Republicans control Congress and the White House after 2024.
By Joy Taylor Published
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What Is the Bonus 'Guaranteed' Standard Deduction?
Legislation A proposed Republican tax cut package contains a 'bonus' of up to $4,000 for the current standard deduction. Could it help?
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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