A bigger standard deduction, changes in the itemizing rules and new temporary deductions all complicate the decision. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you. When it comes to federal ...

If you are in the process of filing 2025 state and federal income tax returns, you may be stumped by the decision to either file using standard deduction or spend the extra time and effort needed to ...

Retirees can claim these 7 tax deductions without itemizing. Learn how above-the-line breaks can lower adjusted gross income ...

The standard deduction is rising in 2026 by $350, or $700 for couples. The tax brackets are changing slightly as well. Assuming the same income, your tax bill could go down slightly for 2026. Each ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Internal Revenue Service has announced new tax inflation adjustments for the 2026 tax year. Thursday, the IRS posted several notable changes, including those from the ...

Tax deductions reduce your taxable income to help lower your overall tax bill. While most people claim the standard deduction, there are dozens of lesser-known opportunities that could help you keep ...