Personal Tax
Capital Gains Taxes: What Investors Actually Pay
Short-term and long-term gains face very different rates.
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Tax Analysis
Why Investment Income Is Often Taxed Less Than Wages
The gap between capital gains and ordinary rates fuels a fairness debate.
Tax Policy
Could Filing Taxes Get Simpler? The Push for Return-Free Systems
Advocates say the IRS could pre-fill returns; critics warn of trade-offs.
Personal Tax
The Tax Credits Millions of Filers Overlook
Credits cut your bill dollar-for-dollar, yet many go unclaimed each year.
Tax Analysis
How a Bigger Standard Deduction Reshaped American Taxes
Fewer filers itemize now, changing incentives for giving and borrowing.
IRS News
'Where's My Refund?' Gets an Upgrade at the IRS
The tracking tool now shows clearer status messages and works earlier in the season.
