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Estate tax: What it is and who pays
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Sales tax deduction: How it works, who is eligible and how to claim it
Here’s how the sales tax deduction works, what purchases are eligible and how to claim it.
5 min read Nov 11, 2024 -
Estimated taxes: What you need to pay and when
If you earn income that isn’t subject to federal tax withholding, you probably need to pay estimated taxes.
4 min read Nov 08, 2024 -
Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you
Trump’s tax and tariff plans could mean lower taxes for some Americans and higher costs for others.
3 min read Nov 07, 2024 -
What is net income? Definition and how to calculate it
Net income provides a more accurate account of financial status than gross income. Here’s why.
2 min read Nov 04, 2024 -
Tax hikes or tax cuts? Here’s how Harris and Trump compare on taxes
If Congress does nothing next year, taxes could increase for millions of Americans.
7 min read Oct 30, 2024 -
2024 gift tax rate: What it is, how it works and who has to pay it
The gift tax imposes a tax on large gifts, preventing large transfers of wealth without any tax implications.
4 min read Oct 29, 2024 -
Can a Roth IRA be used for college?
Here’s how to use a Roth IRA to pay for your child’s college tuition.
5 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
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How student loans impact your taxes
There are a few ways to include your student loans while filing your taxes.
6 min read Sep 30, 2024 -
What to know about financial insolvency
Insolvency is a difficult financial situation, but it doesn’t have to last forever.
6 min read Aug 19, 2024 -
7 top tax tips for investors
Pay particular attention to these areas and you may find some new ways to save on what you owe.
5 min read Mar 29, 2024 -
Need to report cryptocurrency on your taxes? Here’s how to use Form 8949 to do it
Here’s what to know about declaring your capital gains and losses when using Form 8949.
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
How are mutual funds taxed? 4 ways to minimize your tax bill
Mutual fund taxes can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know.
3 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
Donor-advised funds: A popular tax-advantaged way to give to charity
Here’s how a donor-advised fund works and why it may be an attractive option for the wealthy.
5 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
NFT tax guide: 6 top tips for non-fungible token creators and investors
Here are six things that those involved in creating and trading NFTs need to know.
5 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
Wash-sale rule: What to avoid when selling your losing investments
Here’s what a wash sale is and how to easily avoid it while securing your tax write-off.
6 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
Personal loans: Are they taxable income?
What to know about the tax impacts of personal loans
4 min read Feb 23, 2024 -
What is the kiddie tax and how does it work?
Here’s what you need to know about the kiddie tax, how it works and who pays it.
3 min read Feb 05, 2024 -
2022 tax brackets
Reviewing your 2022 taxes and wondering about your tax bracket? Bankrate can help.
Nov 13, 2023 -
Survey: 69% of tax filers are anxious about their refunds due to inflation, smaller payouts and more
How much do Americans depend on their tax refunds? A lot, according to a new Bankrate survey.
7 min read Mar 01, 2023
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