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Ask the Editor, March 6: Questions on the Senior Deduction and Tax Filing

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the new $6,000 senior deduction and how to claim it on your tax return.

Kiplinger · Mar 6

Ask the Editor, February 27: Questions on Tax Returns and Decedents

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to file a tax return when someone has died and resources you can use to find more help.

Kiplinger · Feb 27

Ask the Editor, February 20: Questions on Tax Breaks for Caregivers

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on tax breaks for caregivers

Kiplinger · Feb 20

Ask the Editor, January 16: Tips for Filing Your Form 1040

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on preparing and filing your 2025 Form 1040.

Kiplinger · Jan 16

Ask the Editor, January 9: How to Get Ready for Tax Filing Season

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS tax filing season and your 2025 tax return

Kiplinger · Jan 9

Ask the Editor, December 12: IRAs, 401(k)s and RMDs

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on IRAs, 401(k)s and required minimum distributions

Kiplinger · Dec 12, 2025

Ask the Editor, December 5: Capital Gains and Tax Planning

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on capital gains tax rates and end-of-year tax planning

Kiplinger · Dec 5, 2025

Ask the Editor, November 28: Roth Conversions and Tax Planning

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

Kiplinger · Nov 28, 2025

Ask the Editor, November 21: Home Sale Tax Break

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the gain exclusion tax break when you sell your home.

Kiplinger · Nov 21, 2025

Ask the Editor, November 14: 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income or QBI.

Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2025