Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax. Author’s note: The standard deduction amounts, state and local tax (SALT) caps, and maximum amount of the child tax credit have been ...

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Taxpayers should prepare for major tax-policy shifts this year. Forbes’ expert contributors explain how — and when — key rule changes may affect you. With so many rule changes taking effect at once, a ...

On Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service announced its annual inflation adjustments for 2025, including updates to the federal income tax brackets and standard deduction. The standard deduction — ...

Included in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, the Child Tax Credit was originally nonrefundable and worth $500 per child 16 or under. Subsequent legislation increased the amount, a ...

Americans generally fear the IRS enough to make sure they file their federal taxes, but most of them must also remember to pay state taxes. Despite that, there is a bit of relief. Nine states cut ...

Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns. For investments held longer than one year, the long-term capital ...

Still waiting for your tax refund? The IRS explains why it might be delayed and how to track its status.

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