Tax
How Is My Gold Taxed?
Gold glimmered into 2026, reaching an all-time high of $5,500 per ounce. And despite a summer slump, it’s back on track at around...
Tax Breaks for the Self-Employed
By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceReaders ask about tax deductions for retirees who work part-time for themselves.Question: I am 72 years old,...
The Best Tax Moves to Make Before the End of 2026
Taxes are one of the largest expenses most households face, yet many people do nothing about them until they file in the spring,...
Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered
You want to help fund your grandchild’s new Trump Account, but until late June, even tax professionals could not tell you whether that...
What Triggers a Tax Audit?
By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceThe editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about the chances the Internal Revenue...
The Widows Penalty Nobody Plans For
Losing a spouse can be devastating. But besides the emotional turmoil that accompanies such a tragedy, there’s also the financial fallout. It hurts...
How to Lend Your Child Money for a Home Purchase Without Creating a Tax Problem
Housing prices have pushed a lot of today’s younger buyers out of the conventional mortgage market. Parents have an understandable instinct to help...
Tax Breaks for Caregivers
By Joy Taylor From Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceThe editor of The Kiplinger Tax Letter responds to readers asking about deductions and credits related to...
