Before Your Spend Lottery, Gambling or Other Winnings, Understand the Tax Rules

It’s easy to focus on the excitement of a big win. But federal tax law generally treats lottery prizes, gambling winnings and other awards as taxable […]

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Mid-Year Tax Planning: Review Opportunities to Save Taxes This Year (or Next)

Summer is a good time to see whether your income, deductions and investment activity are lining up as expected. Let’s take a look at a few areas that commonly provide tax-saving opportunities.

Your tax bracket

The legislation […]

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Will Your Social Security Benefits be Taxable?

Last year, the new tax deduction for taxpayers 65 and older was sometimes referred to as “no tax on Social Security.” In actuality, this up-to-$6,000-per-individual deduction, also known as the “senior” deduction, is generally available […]

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When the Sale of an Appreciated Home Triggers Taxes — and When it Doesn’t

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit is generally a good thing. […]

By |2026-07-26T20:32:23-07:00July 26th, 2026|Individual Tax Briefs|Comments Off on When the Sale of an Appreciated Home Triggers Taxes — and When it Doesn’t
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