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Knowing your federal income tax bracket can help you manage your money better. Here are the federal tax brackets and income tax rates for 2025 and 2024.
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The Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation both let businesses write off expenses quickly. Here’s what you need to know.
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A growing number of states are moving to a flat tax system to collect income taxes. That can be good news for taxpayers, but there are potential downsides.
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Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that aims to permanently end taxes on Social Security benefits. High-income earners may not like it.
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These 10 tax credits and deductions can help you trim your tax bill and, in some cases, even boost your refund.
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Knowing your federal income tax bracket can help you manage your money better. Here are the federal tax brackets and income tax rates for 2025 and 2024.
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The Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation both let businesses write off expenses quickly. Here’s what you need to know.
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These 10 tax credits and deductions can help you trim your tax bill and, in some cases, even boost your refund.
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When disaster strikes, taxes may be the last thing on your mind. But the casualty loss deduction can offer much-needed financial relief.
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In many cases, keeping tax records for three years is long enough, but there are a few exceptions.
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The AMT, or alternative minimum tax, has its own set of tax rates and rules. Here’s how it works, how to calculate your bill, and the changes coming in 2026.
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With taxes, it can pay to keep things simple. These 5 tax deductions let you trim your tax bill without itemizing.
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The new tax law hiked the SALT deduction cap to $40,000. That’s good news for taxpayers in high tax states, but it’s a temporary boost.
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President Trump’s sweeping new tax law includes many provisions that go into effect in 2025. Here’s what you should know.
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U.S. lawmakers appear primed for a tax-bill showdown with the Senate’s version of the “big, beautiful” act challenging the House version of the bill on some key provisions.
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Hurricane-related tax relief
Hurricanes can cause immense destruction, but these tax benefits can help alleviate some of the financial costs.
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IRS Direct File will get killed if the Republican tax bill becomes law
The popular IRS Direct File program, which lets you prepare and file your return for free, will be cancelled if the Republican tax bill becomes law.
The child tax credit could get boosted to $2,500 in 2025
The child tax credit could get boosted to $2,500 under a Republican proposal. But millions of children would be excluded.