Topic: Taxes | Page 3

Why a $10,000 IRA Withdrawal Cost This Retiree $2,220 in Tax — and How a 1984 Rule Makes It Happen

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 11, 2026

She never left the 12% bracket. Her tax bill said 22%. Here’s the formula behind the gap, and how to dodge it.

Are Republicans Reneging on Their Pledge Not to Raise Taxes? Surely Not.

Kendall Blythe on September 11, 2026

As the Social Security fund runs dry, higher taxation may be the answer.

Retiring Before 65? Your 2027 Obamacare Premium Is Headed up Another 15% — and $1 of Income Decides Whether You Get Help

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 10, 2026

Insurers want 15% more for 2027, and the subsidy cliff is back. Which account you tap decides what you pay.

Get Scammed Out of Your IRA and the IRS Sends You a Bill: This Is the Cruelest Rule in the Code

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 10, 2026

A thief drains your retirement account. Then the IRS wants its cut. Here’s why, and the fix Congress keeps stalling.

Retired and Pulling From an IRA? The IRS Wants a Check by Tuesday, or the Meter Starts Running at 7%

Stacy Johnson CPA on September 9, 2026

Your paycheck stopped, and so did your withholding. Sept. 15 is when the IRS notices. Here’s the fix.

7 Ways to Protect Your Hard-Earned Retirement Savings From Taxes

Chris Kissell on September 9, 2026

Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam’s mitts off your nest egg.

The Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees in 2026

Kathleen Coxwell on September 8, 2026

These are the states where you can potentially lower your tax burden in your golden years.

Hate Paying Taxes? How to Make Sure You Don’t Pay State Taxes Twice

Medora Lee and USA TODAY on September 6, 2026

Remote workers and cross-border commuters could end up owing two states — but a few smart moves can prevent it.

Why Geography Matters for Your Estate Plan and Your Heirs

Medora Lee and USA TODAY on September 6, 2026

A single dollar over an Illinois threshold can trigger more than $220,000 in state estate taxes, showing why location belongs in your inheritance plans.

A Surprising Number of Seniors Owe Taxes on Social Security. Here Are 7 Ways to Avoid Paying

Chris Kissell on September 4, 2026

Here’s how to minimize and delay the chunk that Uncle Sam claims.

Who Is Trump to Judge His Friend for Buying a ‘Very Expensive Private Plane’? We All Like to Splurge on Things We Don’t Need

Kendall Blythe on September 1, 2026

However you look at it, a tax saving is an unexpected windfall. Be sure to treat yourself to something superfluous.

Mark Cuban Says ‘Only Idiot Startup Founders Stay in Cali’ Responding to Proposed Billionaire Tax

Kendall Blythe on September 1, 2026

Surprisingly, income tax is not what he objects to.

These States Have the Highest and Lowest Income Tax Rates for 2026

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on August 31, 2026

Oregon tops the list with a 24.4% effective rate, while Florida sits at the bottom — and eight states just lowered their rates this year.

America’s 10 Worst States for Property Taxes in 2026 — and the Cheapest States

Gillian Manning on August 27, 2026

The average annual property tax payment ranges from a few hundred dollars to over $7,000, depending on where you live.

A New Tax Break Gives Seniors up to $6,000 Back. Here’s Who Qualifies.

Susan Tompor and Detroit Free Press on August 20, 2026

A new temporary tax deduction allows individuals aged 65 and older to deduct up to $6,000 in income on their 2025 federal returns, though income limits and other restrictions apply.

IRS Warns About Back Tax Phone Scams Targeting Taxpayers

C. A. Bridges, USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida on August 20, 2026

The IRS and FTC are warning taxpayers about a surge in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate government agencies to demand back taxes and steal personal information.