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New Tax Break Could Give Seniors Up To $6,000 More In Deductions

Americans who are 65 and older will enjoy a hefty new tax break if the massive tax package currently being debated in Congress becomes law,

Trump’s 2025 Tax Plans: Experts Weigh In On What Could Happen

Several of Trump’s tax plan proposals could bring drastic shifts to the current tax structure. Here are six predictions from some of the country’s top tax experts and economists on what could lie ahead.

Eight Groups Who Can Expect New Tax Breaks Under Trump

Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises included extending the tax law he signed in 2017, which lowered many Americans’ income taxes. But he also promised to “pursue additional tax cuts” if elected. Now that he’s headed back to the White House, you might be wondering — even if you didn’t vote for him — whether you stand to benefit from those new tax breaks.

Great Savers Could Face A ‘Tax Time Bomb’ In Retirement, Advisor Says — Here’s How To Avoid It

Starting in 2023, Secure 2.0, a $1.7 trillion legislative package signed by President Joe Biden in December 2022, raised the age that savers must start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, to 73. RMDs are typically tied to pre-tax retirement accounts, which incur regular income taxes for withdrawals. Those RMDs could push some retirees into a higher tax bracket.

Tax Refund 2024 Payment: How Much Could The IRS Payment Increase This Year?

Many Americans are wondering what changes they can expect in their tax refund checks for 2024, especially after the unexpected reduction in refunds due to the expiration of pandemic-era federal benefits last year. The good news is that taxpayers might be in for a pleasant surprise this year, with the potential for larger refunds.

Social Security Administration Making Substantial COLA Increase In 2023, But Is It Enough For Retirees?

The COLA Social Security 8.7% adjustment for 2023 is the highest increase in decades. But some still worry that it may not be enough. While the increase is historic and needed, it is also inadequate for millions of older Americans who face skyrocketing housing and health care costs across the country. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE