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The Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of 2026
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The Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of 2026

A few smart tax moves before Dec. 31 could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on your 2026 tax bill.

Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered
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Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered

Can grandparents contribute to a Trump Account without filing a gift tax return?

What Triggers a Tax Audit?
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What Triggers a Tax Audit?

Fewer IRS audits don’t mean taxpayers can afford to let their guard down.

The Widow’s Penalty Nobody Plans For
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The Widow’s Penalty Nobody Plans For

Losing a spouse can also mean facing a higher tax bill, even with less income.

How to Lend Your Child Money for a Home Purchase Without Creating a Tax Problem
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How to Lend Your Child Money for a Home Purchase Without Creating a Tax Problem

What are the IRS rules for a family loan toward a home purchase down payment?

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The Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of 2026

The Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of 2026

A few smart tax moves before Dec. 31 could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on your 2026 tax bill.

Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered

Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered

Can grandparents contribute to a Trump Account without filing a gift tax return?

What Triggers a Tax Audit?

What Triggers a Tax Audit?

Fewer IRS audits don’t mean taxpayers can afford to let their guard down.

The Widow’s Penalty Nobody Plans For

The Widow’s Penalty Nobody Plans For

Losing a spouse can also mean facing a higher tax bill, even with less income.

How to Lend Your Child Money for a Home Purchase Without Creating a Tax Problem

How to Lend Your Child Money for a Home Purchase Without Creating a Tax Problem

What are the IRS rules for a family loan toward a home purchase down payment?

How to Fill up Lower Tax Brackets Strategically

How to Fill up Lower Tax Brackets Strategically

Managing your income around federal tax brackets can help you pay lower taxes in the long run.

Tax Breaks for Caregivers

Tax Breaks for Caregivers

Tax breaks for caring for an elderly parent may include dependency credits, medical deductions, and caregiver tax benefits.

The Downsizing Audit: Home Sale Capital Gains Exclusion

The Downsizing Audit: Home Sale Capital Gains Exclusion

How do I avoid capital gains tax when selling my home to fund retirement?

Five Ways to Avoid Tax Penalties in 2026

Five Ways to Avoid Tax Penalties in 2026

Smart tax planning can help you avoid IRS penalties even when your income fluctuates.

Five Tax Moves to Make Before December 31 That Most People Miss

Five Tax Moves to Make Before December 31 That Most People Miss

Don’t wait until tax season: Five moves to make before year-end that could cut your tax bill.