Category: Taxes Made Simple
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No Tax on Tips: How the New Deduction Actually Works
The tips deduction lets workers deduct up to $25,000 in qualified tips for 2025 through 2028. What counts, who qualifies, and what it doesn’t change.
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The Child Tax Credit in 2026: Amounts and Income Limits
The child tax credit is $2,200 per child for 2026, with up to $1,700 refundable. Here are the income limits, the phase-out math, and who qualifies.
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Owe the IRS? Payment Plans Start Online in Minutes
If you cannot pay a tax bill in full, the IRS lets most people set up a payment plan online in minutes. Here is how the options work and what they cost.