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  • burro in field in Washington on the Brazos, Texas

    Some tax penalties increase in 2026 due to inflation

    November 18, 2025
    If you don't file or pay your taxes on time, you could end up owing the IRS more due to…
  • Older couple bicycling

    Retirement plan contributions get inflation boost in 2026

    November 13, 2025
    Retiring the way you want is easier when you save well before your golden years. Here's how much you can…
  • Flags of many countries. Photo by Eric Prouzet on Unsplash

    International workers get some U.S. tax help from inflation adjustments in 2026

    October 29, 2025
    You moved to France for a new job (and more!), and discovered the IRS was a hitchhiker. But there are…
  • older couple at kitchen table reviewing finances on laptop

    Social Security taxable wage base goes to $184,500 in 2026

    October 24, 2025
    Running the numbers is important for everyone, but critical for older folks who rely on Social Security benefits, and the…
  • Alternative Minimum Tax faces changes in 2026, thanks to inflation adjustments and One Big Bill

    October 22, 2025
    The Alternative Minimum Tax, known as the AMT, used to work like an ATM for Uncle Sam. Inflation adjustments helped…
  • Actor Leonardo DiCaprio in a black tuxedo raises a champagne glass, smiling confidently against a festive backdrop, symbolizing celebration and sophistication in the 2018 Warner Bros. movie "The Great Gatsby."

    Less tax on more capital gains thanks to inflation adjustments

    October 19, 2025
    Letting your money work for you via investments gets a boost next year, with wider capital gains tax brackets. Also…
  • Sick woman on couch checking her temperature_Bucketeer

    Medical tax break inflation adjustments in 2026 could be a great Rx

    October 15, 2025
    Medical costs seem to go up every year (or more often!). But the IRS' annual inflation adjustments to tax-related health…
  • money overflowing upturned Uncle Sam hat

    Tax deductions, credits, and exclusions get 2026 inflation bumps

    October 14, 2025
    One easy way to cut your tax bill is to claim tax deductions and tax credits. There is a wide…
  • Federal government shutdowns, then and now

    October 12, 2025
    The standoff in Washington, D.C., is about to be felt by more of us across the nation. Will furloughed workers'…
  • Most filers claim the standard tax deduction. It’s easy and the different amounts for the various filing statuses are increased annually to account for inflation. Here are the 2026 tax year increases.

    Standard deduction amounts are increased for the 2026 tax year

    October 10, 2025
    The IRS' annual inflation increase in the standard deduction amounts makes that deduction option even more appealing. But don't automatically…
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