Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tag: National taxes

Why some workers won’t benefit from the deduction

A Starbucks barista demonstrates how to brew coffee using a siphon at the Reserve Store in Seattle.StarbucksWith tax...

Trump promises ‘largest tax refund season of all time.’ What to expect

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington,...

Surprise year-end income could derail plans for 0% capital gains

Akio Maeshima | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesYear-end financial planning is tricky — and surprise portfolio income can derail...

You can still use the 0% capital gains bracket for 2025

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IRS releases health savings account expansion details under Trump law

Miniseries | E+ | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS this week shared details about...

How Social Security beneficiaries’ tax bills may change this year

Alessandro Biascioli | Istock | Getty ImagesSocial Security beneficiaries will soon receive statements showing how much of their...

How to maximize Trump’s bigger SALT deduction limit for 2025

Greg Hinsdale | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesIf you live in a high-tax state, you could see...

How Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ impacts your Giving Tuesday tax break

Yellow Dog Productions | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesIf you plan to donate money on Giving Tuesday,...

IRS releases guidance for Trump’s tips, overtime deductions

Ugur Karakoc | E+ | Getty ImagesAs tax season approaches, the IRS has released guidance for workers who...

Some face a ‘survivor’s penalty’ after a spouse dies — how to avoid it

D-keine | E+ | Getty ImagesLosing a spouse can be devastating, and survivors often face a costly surprise...

Roth conversions could trigger a ‘tax torpedo’ under Trump’s new law

Kathrin Ziegler | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesRoth individual retirement account conversions are a popular strategy to reduce pretax...

Social Security 2026 benefit amounts will be affected by these changes

Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty ImagesAbout 75 million Americans will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment to their Social...