More states changed to flat income tax rates for 2026: Here's how much you could save and who benefits most

Some states are moving to single‑rate income taxes or cutting existing brackets. That could change how much you keep every ...
AOL

Are Unemployment Benefits Taxable Income?

The IRS generally treats unemployment compensation as taxable income. If you don’t plan for this, or don’t withhold money from your weekly payments, you may owe money when you file your tax return.

One Big Beautiful Bill Act income tax opportunities: SALT deduction and non-grantor trusts

Fifth Third reports the OBBBA enhances income tax planning with a higher SALT cap and renewed interest in non-grantor trusts ...

These 4 Things Will Stop Seniors From Getting the New Senior Tax Deduction's Benefits

The deadline for filing your taxes is fast approaching. The good news is that, for many seniors, a big tax refund will be on ...
The Financial Express

New Income Tax Rules 2026: 7 lesser-known benefits in new tax regime that can help you save more tax

Most traditional deductions are no longer available under the new tax regime, the official notification on new Income Tax ...
Military.com

Here’s When VA Benefits Do and Don’t Count as Income, for Taxes and Otherwise

A veteran rated 100% disabled by the Department of Veterans receives $3,831.00 per month as of December 2025. Over the course of a year, that's $45,972. The IRS doesn't tax a penny of it. VA ...
USA Today

These 9 states tax Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...
Forbes

Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable This Year?

A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduces taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is ...