The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15. What to do if you can’t pay
Woman at home looking at the bills and taxes. Hirurg | E+ | Getty Images The tax extension deadline is Oct. 15, but you have options if you still can’t …
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This ‘rule of thumb’ shows who needs to pay taxes by Sept. 16
Weiquan Lin | Moment | Getty Images The third-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2024 is Monday, Sept. 16, and skipping a payment could trigger a penalty, according to the IRS. …
Senate lawmakers debate Trump’s 2025 tax break expirations
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., questions IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig at a Senate Finance Committee hearing. Tom Williams | Pool | Reuters With trillions in tax breaks scheduled …
What Harris’ plan to tax unrealized gains means for the wealthy
Democratic presidential candidate US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at Enmarket Arena during a two-day campaign bus tour in Savannah, Georgia, on August 29, 2024. Saul …
Retirees can face a ‘phantom tax’ on Marketplace health insurance
Hero Images | Getty Images Since most Americans aren’t eligible for Medicare before age 65, many younger retirees rely on Marketplace health insurance, which offers lower monthly premiums through the …
How to harvest 0% capital gains amid the latest stock market rally
During a strong year for the stock market, a lesser-known strategy could help rebalance your portfolio and save on future taxes. The tactic, known as tax-gain harvesting, involves strategically selling …
Harris calls for child tax credit of up to $6,000 for newborn children
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event with U.S. President Joe Biden (not pictured) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, U.S., August 15, 2024. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Vice …
Trump and Harris have both called for no taxes on tips
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Brendan Mcdermid | Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris …
What the VP picks could mean for your wallet
Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (L), and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). Getty Images Housing Affordable housing is an important topic for many …
Kamala Harris’ tax records reveal ‘fairly basic’ approach, experts say
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff descend from Air Force Two in Wilmington, DE, U.S., July 22, 2024. Erin Schaff | Via Reuters Vice President Kamala …