Ask the Editor, May 30: Questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer tax questions from readers on the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Kiplinger · May 30, 2025
Ask the Editor, May 16 — Reader Questions on Capital Gains In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers three questions from readers on capital gains. Kiplinger · May 16, 2025
Ask the Editor, May 9 — Reader Questions on QCDs In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). Kiplinger · May 9, 2025
Ask the Editor, May 4 — Questions on Tax Deductions, Losses In our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers readers' questions on tax deductions and losses. Kiplinger · May 4, 2025
Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 25 — 529 plans In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions related to 529 plans. Kiplinger · Apr 25, 2025
Should You Do A Roth IRA Conversion? Nine Things to Consider Thinking of converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA? The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor highlights nine factors you should consider before making a move. Kiplinger · Apr 22, 2025
Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 18 — Amended Returns In our Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 18, round-up — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on amended returns, mortgages and deductions. Kiplinger · Apr 18, 2025
Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 11 — IRAs, RMDs and PTPs. Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 11, 2025 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on Roth IRAs, RMDs and other retirement accounts. Kiplinger · Apr 11, 2025
Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, April 4 — The Tax Bill Ask the Editor: Taxes, April 4 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on Trump's tax package, estate tax and Muni bonds. Kiplinger · Apr 4, 2025
Ask the Editor: Reader Questions, March 28 — Tax Returns Ask the Editor: Taxes, March 28, 2025 — Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on filing tax returns and paying taxes. Kiplinger · Mar 28, 2025
AMT and Pass-Throughs Add Complex Layers to 2025 SALT Tax Planning The state and local tax (SALT) deduction is a key sticking point in President Trump's tax plan. Kiplinger · Feb 16, 2025
Popular Tax Breaks Are in Danger A number of tax breaks, including the home mortgage interest deduction, are in peril as lawmakers hunt for revenues to pay for the President's tax plan. Kiplinger · Feb 3, 2025
Six Hurdles for Trump's Tax Bill While the odds for a new tax bill in 2025 are quite good, there are some sticking points that President Trump and Congress will have to work through. Kiplinger · Jan 24, 2025
Universal Savings Accounts Are Like Roth IRAs, But With a Twist Republican lawmakers and conservative think tanks are proposing a new type of tax-advantaged savings account. Think Roth IRAs, but not just for retirement. Kiplinger · Dec 16, 2024
Kiplinger · Nov 26, 2024 Could Millions of Taxpayers Be Facing the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) in 2025? Millions of taxpayers could owe the AMT if Congress allows the tax breaks de-fanged in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire.
Kiplinger · Nov 9, 2024 Tax Changes are on Trump's 2025 To-Do List Donald Trump campaigned on lower taxes and, as president, he will push Congress to pass big tax changes next year
Kiplinger · Oct 26, 2024 Harris vs. Trump's Tax Wish List: Income Tax, Capital Gains, Estate Tax and More Take a comprehensive look at Harris and Trump's tax proposals. We cover income tax rates, tax credits and deductions, capital gains tax, estate tax, corporate tax and much more
Kiplinger · Oct 16, 2024 What are Trump's Positions on Capital Gains Taxes? Harris and Trump have different views on taxing capital gains. See what Trump said he would do if elected to the White House.
Kiplinger · Sep 18, 2024 Changes to Estate Tax Are Coming... Six Options Congress Could Take An important estate tax change is looming. Here are six ways that Congress might address estate taxes in 2025.
Kiplinger · Sep 2, 2024 A Look at Kamala Harris's Tax Plans Ahead of the Election Under Harris's tax proposals, upper-income individuals would pay more taxes, while the middle class and lower-income people would pay less.
Kiplinger · Sep 2, 2024 A Look at Donald Trump's Tax Plans We take a look at Donald Trump's tax plans and what they could mean for you. Here's what you need to know.
Kiplinger · Aug 24, 2024 Understand These Hobby Loss Rules to Reduce IRS Audit Risks The IRS will scrutinize tax returns reporting large losses from any activity that sounds like a hobby. Here is what you need to know.
Kiplinger · Jun 23, 2024 Landlord With Rental Income? See if You Qualify for a 20% Tax Break Many landlords are eligible to take the 20% tax deduction for qualified business income
Kiplinger · Jun 13, 2024 Five Ways to Fund Medicare Part A Higher taxes can help stave off the projected 2036 insolvency of Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund.
Kiplinger · May 31, 2024 QCDs Are a Tax-Smart Way for Retirees To Donate to Charity With QCDs, retirees can save on taxes by making donations from their IRAs directly to charity. Here's what you need to know about qualified charitable distributions.