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When your child earns money on TikTok or online

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When your child earns money on TikTok or online

Put your child's income on their own return where they get the standard deduction and pay less tax.

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

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What to do when your ex claims your kids first

Mail a paper return with school records or divorce decree and the IRS will fix it and bill your ex.

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What is the Trump account for kids

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What is the Trump account for kids

A new savings account for kids launches in 2026 with $1,000 at birth and up to $5,000 more, growing tax-free until age 18.

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Inherited IRAs can trigger huge tax bills

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Inherited IRAs can trigger huge tax bills

Inherited IRAs come with tax rules attached, including income tax and potential early withdrawal penalties.

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Putting kids on your board to write off trips is fraud

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Putting kids on your board to write off trips is fraud

Adding children to your board just to deduct family vacations is tax fraud the IRS will catch.

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Inheritance tax mistakes that cost you thousands

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Inheritance tax mistakes that cost you thousands

Inherited money can add to your taxable income, so don't spend it all before setting aside what you'll owe the IRS.

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Gift money from parents for a house down payment

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Gift money from parents for a house down payment

Up to $19,000 in gift money is not taxable income, but amounts over that trigger reporting requirements.

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Tax rules for inherited assets vs inherited IRAs

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Tax rules for inherited assets vs inherited IRAs

Inherited property often has no capital gains if sold quickly, but inherited IRAs are fully taxable when withdrawn.

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Inherited IRAs are taxable, unlike regular inheritance

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Inherited IRAs are taxable, unlike regular inheritance

Cashing out an inherited IRA triggers taxes because it's retirement income, not tax-free inheritance.

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When your kid goes to college and your taxes

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When your kid goes to college and your taxes

Brief mention of how having a child in college affects the parent's tax return.

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Inherited IRAs come with tax rules that can cost you big

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Inherited IRAs come with tax rules that can cost you big

Cashing out an inherited IRA early can trigger a 10% penalty plus income tax on the full amount.

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Gift money from parents and the $19,000 limit

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Gift money from parents and the $19,000 limit

Gifts up to $19,000 aren't taxable income, but larger amounts for home down payments may create reporting issues.

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