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Your adjusted gross income, or AGI, is your gross income minus a handful of items. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
How to file taxes for free
There are a handful of free options for filing your tax return, and many of them offer guided support to help you do it right.
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If you want to claim a tax deduction for your donations, you’ll need to place a value on each item. This valuation guide will help.
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The standard deduction is a valuable tax benefit, and one of the easiest to claim. And it got a boost in the 2025 tax law.
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The deadline for filing your 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026, or Oct. 15 with an extension.
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Knowing your federal income tax bracket can help you manage your money. Here are the federal tax brackets and income tax rates for 2026, 2025 and 2024.
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Certain windfalls and profits are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.
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If you want to trim your 2025 tax bill, now is the time to take steps to reduce your taxable income.
Young woman sits at her home office working on her finances.
Your adjusted gross income, or AGI, is your gross income minus a handful of items. Here’s how it works and why it matters.
Woman packing and sorting clothes to donate.
If you want to claim a tax deduction for your donations, you’ll need to place a value on each item. This valuation guide will help.
Couple looking at laptop while sitting on sofa at home.
The standard deduction is a valuable tax benefit, and one of the easiest to claim. And it got a boost in the 2025 tax law.
Older woman doing her taxes on her laptop at home.
The deadline for filing your 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026, or Oct. 15 with an extension.
Illustration of a map of the U.S. with stacks of money.
Knowing your federal income tax bracket can help you manage your money. Here are the federal tax brackets and income tax rates for 2026, 2025 and 2024.
Mature couple sitting at a laptop, planning their finances.
Certain windfalls and profits are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.
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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.
President Donald Trump bangs a gavel after signing the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04, 2025.
The massive tax law includes a hefty new tax break for people aged 65 or older: A new deduction worth up to $6,000, or $12,000 if married. But there are income limits.
President Donald Trump holds up the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act that was signed into law during an Independence Day military family picnic.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a rally to kick off the July Fourth holiday weekend at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on July 03, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa.
President Trump’s sweeping new tax law includes many provisions that go into effect in 2025. Here’s what you should know.
US Vice President JD Vance arrives at the US Capitol on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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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There are many tax breaks that may apply for fathers, from claiming dependents, saving for your child’s education or looking to lower your taxable income.
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.