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2023 Tax Brackets and Federal Income Tax Rates: What to Know
tax brackets Depending on your 2023 taxable income, you can end up in one of seven different federal income tax brackets, each with its own marginal tax rate.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Biden Calls for Doubling of Capital Gains Tax Rate
President Biden wants to increase the capital gains tax rate and the Medicare tax rate to have wealthy people pay a “fairer” share of taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Powerball Jackpot Winner Will Pay Some Hefty Taxes
Whenever someone wins the Powerball jackpot, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Biden Wants a Wealth Tax: Should Billionaires Pay More?
Debate over how much tax billionaires and millionaires should pay is heating up given the wealth in the Biden budget.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Now is a good time to revisit the “pink tax”—a form of price discrimination that’s banned in many states but costs women millions of dollars each year.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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13 Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Buyers
Tax Breaks Owning (or buying) a home is expensive. But at least there are some tax deductions, credits, and exclusions that can help you recoup some of those costs.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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How to Find a Tax Preparer: What to Look for in a Tax Professional
You want to find a tax preparer who's qualified, reasonable and knowledgeable to file your taxes. How do you get a tax professional that's right for you?
By Joy Taylor • Published
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Tax Withholding Adjustments Can Boost Your Paycheck Now and Avoid Penalties Later
W-4 form If you've had too much or too little tax withheld from your paychecks, there's still time to submit a new Form W-4 to change your tax withholding for the rest of the year.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Filing a Deceased Person's Final Income Tax Return
It's important to know how to file a deceased person's Form 1040 or 1040-SR because unforunately, death doesn’t relieve one’s obligation to file a final federal income tax return.
By Joy Taylor • Published