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Commuting to work? A $340-a-month pre-tax benefit could reduce your 2026 taxes, and your employer may already offer it to you right nowGetting to work just got a little cheaper. The IRS raised the monthly pre-tax transit cap to $340 for 2026. That lets workers set aside $4,...- Social Security COLA 2027: Will retirees get $75 more per month?Social Security 2027 COLA could increase monthly retirement checks by about $75, according to AARP’s 3.6% forecast. Find out when the offic...
- Social Security 2027 COLA set to be announced tomorrow, October 14: Here are 10 things Americans need to knowSocial Security benefit increase October 14: Social Security’s 2027 COLA announcement is expected on October 14. Here are 10 key points abo...
- Social Security’s 2027 raise could shrink before it arrives. How Medicare costs may eat into the $72 boostSocial Security’s 2027 COLA could rise by 3.5%, adding about $72 a month to the average retired worker’s benefit. But higher Medicare Part ...
- Why a raise may not push you into a higher bracket in 2026: The IRS inflation adjustment trick that many taxpayers still overlook todayWhen you get a raise, it is easy to worry that a bigger paycheck will push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you with less money. For...
- Married couples, take note: The $32,200 standard deduction in 2026 could shrink your taxable income before you even start itemizing nowThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax adjustments for 2026, incorporating annual inflation updates alongside changes made under ...
- Give without paying gift tax: The $19,000 annual exclusion is unchanged for 2026, and it lets you move money without gift tax this yearThe IRS announced major tax changes for 2026. Standard deductions increase to $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for couples. The gift t...
- Paying off student loans? Deduct up to $2,500 in interest on your 2026 return, but watch the income limits that could cut it off earlyStudent loan borrowers may get a valuable tax break in 2026. The IRS still allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in student loan...
- Small business owners can now write off $2.56 million in purchases in 2026, and this deduction is the one everyone is talking about nowSmall business owners have a major tax break to consider in 2026. Businesses can immediately expense up to $2.56 million in qualifying purc...
- US tax savings 2026: What are the best ways taxpayers can use to potentially lower their tax bill? Know the rulesWhen it comes to taxes, what you end up paying really depends on things like your income, financial goals, and how you file. Luckily, there...
- Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...
- Why you received a $90 Social Security payment? Here’s who qualifies for the Medicare rebate and when you’ll get itWhy you received a $90 Social Security payment? The federal government is using $2 billion from a 2008 reserve fund to give 20.8 million tr...
- Tax credit vs deduction in 2026: How a $20,000 credit could cut a $50,000 tax bill to $30,000IRS tax credit and deduction explained: A tax credit and a tax deduction can both lower your tax burden, but they work differently. Here’s ...
- Own a rental property in 2026? You may be able to deduct property taxes - here’s what the IRS saysRental property tax deduction 2026: If you own a rental property in 2026, property taxes may be deductible as a rental expense. But the amo...
- Own a small business? This 2026 tax deduction could reduce your taxable income by up to 20%Small business tax break 2026: Small-business owners could get a valuable tax break in 2026 through the qualified business income deduction...
- Before you itemize, check this: 2026’s $16,100 standard deduction could beat your write-offsThe IRS has raised the 2026 standard deduction to $16,100 for single taxpayers, with higher amounts for married couples and heads of househ...
- Could October’s 2027 Social Security COLA look bigger on paper than the raise retirees actually see after Medicare costs?On October 14, official September inflation figures will finalize the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. Forecasts center on 3...
- Sell your stocks too soon and you may pay more: How long you hold an asset changes your 2026 Capital Gains Tax, and timing matters hereThe baseline for tax planning in 2026 relies on shifting retirement contribution limits. The IRS adjusted these thresholds, altering the ca...
- Homeowners, read this first: Mortgage interest and property taxes only help in 2026 if you itemize, and many are better off skipping itHomeowners may want to look twice before claiming mortgage interest and property taxes as tax breaks in 2026. Those expenses help only when...
- Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...
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