From student loan interest to retirement contributions, explore above-the-line tax deductions that could reduce your taxable income and lower your tax bill.

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Comprehensive guide to U.S. itemized deductions for 2026, covering Schedule A, SALT limits, medical expenses, interest, charity, and 1040-NR ...

Here's what to know about a tax credit vs. deduction, including how each works and how they can reduce your tax bill and ...

To qualify for this tax credit, the child must: Be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, ...

The IRS has released a set of FAQs to answer questions about eligibility, reporting, and limits for the new, temporary ...

It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.

Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced ...

The Internal Revenue Service anticipates receiving some 164 million individual income tax returns as Americans digest the ...

Each spring, millions of taxpayers face a deceptively simple question — take the standard deduction or itemize? For those not versed in the lingo of taxes, the distinction can be confusing. But ...

We break down the definitions and eligibility rules for the five IRS filing statuses to help you maximize your refund this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ. The season of giving is upon us. While many use December as an opportunity to ...