Topic: Taxes

2 Tax Credits That Will Be More Generous in 2023
Karla Bowsher on October 19, 2022
If you are eligible for these tax breaks, they can slash your federal income tax bill — dollar for dollar.

5 Ways to Avoid Taxes on Social Security Income
Chris Kissell on October 17, 2022
Here’s how to minimize and delay the chunk that Uncle Sam claims.

IRS Warns of an ‘Exponential’ Increase in Texting Scams
Chris Kissell on October 6, 2022
The federal agency says that in the last few weeks, this type of fraud has “increased exponentially.”

15 States That Collect the Most Individual Income Tax
David Heacock on October 3, 2022
These state governments dig deepest into residents’ pockets to balance their state budgets.

10 Financial Dates and Deadlines in October 2022
Karla Bowsher on September 30, 2022
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

7 Ways Retirees Can Lower Their Income Taxes
Chris Kissell on September 20, 2022
Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam’s mitts away from your nest egg.

This Type of Tax Is at an All-Time High
Chris Kissell on September 19, 2022
Taxpayers are taking it on the chin when it comes to these taxes.

13 States That Could Tax Forgiven College Loans
Chris Kissell on August 29, 2022
Forgiven student loans will not incur federal taxes. At the state level, it might be a different matter.

15 States That Collect the Most Property Tax Revenue
Lauren Thomas on August 25, 2022
Experts were worried that states’ would struggle to make revenue during the pandemic, but property taxes helped keep them afloat.

Here’s Every New Electric Vehicle Eligible for a Tax Credit
Chris Kissell on August 19, 2022
A new law tweaked the requirements of an existing tax break.

5 Tax Credits in Biden’s New Law
Karla Bowsher on August 15, 2022
Homeowners, car owners and others stand to benefit at tax time — for many years to come.

Will the IRS Audit You Soon? Dems Already Paved the Way
Karla Bowsher on August 11, 2022
There’s a lot Congress isn’t telling you about its new spending bill.

Biden’s $740 Billion Spending Bill Advancing in Congress: What’s in It?
Brandon Ballenger on August 10, 2022
Consumers could benefit on their taxes, investments, health care costs and more.

17 States Sending Stimulus Checks of up to $1,500
Chris Kissell on August 2, 2022
States now are writing checks to help residents with everything from the pandemic to runaway inflation.

16 Financial Dates and Deadlines in August 2022
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2022
Mark your calendar now so you don’t risk a fine or miss an opportunity to save.

New Bill Could Lower Taxes for Retirees in 2023
Karla Bowsher on July 22, 2022
The upshot? The possibility of lower taxable income, a lower tax bill and even a lower tax rate.

Sales Tax Holidays for Back-to-School Shopping
Living on the Cheap Editors on July 21, 2022
Don’t miss your chance to save more on school supplies this year.

5 States That Just Lowered Sales Taxes — and 1 That Raised Them
Brandon Ballenger on July 15, 2022
Some states are softening the blows that inflation keeps dealing us.

7 States That Just Raised Their Gas Taxes
Brandon Ballenger on July 14, 2022
As if fueling up wasn’t painful enough right now, these states made it worse.

17 States With Sales Tax Breaks This Summer
Chris Kissell on July 4, 2022
If your state is on this list, you could soon save on items ranging from clothing to computers.
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