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The Price of Filing Taxes With a Professional is Rising
The average cost of working with a tax professional is going up.
By Sandra Block Published
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Six Tax Breaks That Get Better With Age
Tax Breaks Depending on your age, several tax credits, deductions, and amounts change — sometimes for the better.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tool lets you track the status of your tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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13 States That Don't Tax Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes Here are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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How Retirees Can Minimize the Net Investment Income Tax
One strategy is to consider your filing status, which can affect the net investment income tax (NIIT) that successful retirees pay on certain investment income.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser Published
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Roth Conversions: Convert Everything at Once or as You Go?
Two hypothetical examples of Roth conversions made at different times (all at once vs as you age) show a stark difference in what could be left for your beneficiaries.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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Ten Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Real Estate Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But there are some tax breaks for homeowners that can help you recoup some of those costs.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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Your Arizona Family Rebate is Taxable: What to Know
State Tax Thousands of Arizona families will need to report income from special child tax relief payments.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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New Payroll Tax Targets Long-Term Care Expenses
Long Term Care Washington is the first state in the U.S. to use payroll deductions to help fund long-term care. Will other states, like California and New York, follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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