Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special tax that’s built right into the price of certain goods. So, what is excise ...

For retirees living on a $2,800 monthly Social Security check, every dollar lost to taxes can feel like a cut to the grocery ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Between the standalone bills and all the behind-the-scenes budget talks, Ohio lawmakers are considering some of the biggest changes to the state’s property tax system in decades. The ...

Tax Day for the 2024-2025 tax year is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The IRS has approved some unusual deductions, including medical expenses for clarinet lessons and a swimming pool. Those who miss the ...

Estate planning is one of those tasks that makes almost any other job look appealing, no matter how lowly: Cleaning the filter on the vacuum cleaner has more appeal. You may even wonder if your assets ...

Need more time to file your taxes? Here's what to do and what you'll owe. Credit: JJ Gouin / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Taxpayers are preparing for the annual filing deadline, and ...

California is known for its beautiful coastlines and PCH not its low taxes. How will your Social Security be taxed in retirement. If you want to retire in or to California, you may wonder how ...

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President Donald Trump’s signature “one big beautiful bill” promises to let workers keep more of what they earn by making tips and overtime wages — tax-free. For the hundreds of thousands who rely on ...