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American taxpayers aged 65 and older will receive a new $6,000 bonus tax deduction next year as part of President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The temporary deduction comes alongside ...

Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar. People who are 65 and older may be able to take advantage of a new senior deduction starting in 2025. Joining me to discuss what you need to ...

If you want to sear a steak fast, a creator provided very compelling evidence that one type of stove is king. TikToker scottinsomerville (@scottinsomerville) shared an uncut video revealing how ...

Some new rules concerning the deductibility of charitable contributions were enacted as part of H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The changes introduce incentives ...

A deduction to defray homeowners’ state income taxes and local property taxes is getting much more generous, following fierce debate among lawmakers in Washington. The focus on the write-off is now ...

It’s nearly the end of the year, the traditional time for giving but before opening your wallet, you should know how tax rules are changing so you can maximize your gifts. Itemizers should hit fast ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced updated standard deduction amounts for the 2026 tax year, including a modest, yet meaningful, increase for Americans age 65 and older. The change, which ...

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Now that the 2025 federal tax bill has been signed into law, it’s appropriate to revisit one of its most news-making elements: the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). The new SALT ...