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Mortgage Interest Deduction: Limit, How It Works
The mortgage interest deduction lets you deduct interest paid on the first $750,000 of mortgage debt during the year. You must itemize to take the deduction.
May 9, 2026
How Federal Tax Brackets and Rates Work
Different portions of your income, called tax brackets, get taxed at different rates due to the United States' progressive tax system.
May 9, 2026
Ohio State Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2025-2026
Ohio state income tax brackets depend on taxable income and residency status. The state has three tax rates: 0%, 2.75% and 3.125%.
May 9, 2026
Filing Status: What It Is, How to Choose
There are five tax filing statuses. Your status can have a big effect on your tax bill, credit eligibility and more.
May 9, 2026
Analysis: What AI Gets Right (and Very Wrong) About Taxes
AI excels at tax law recall, but it struggles to grasp the nuances and quirks of humans.
May 9, 2026
Itemized Deductions: What They Are, Examples
Itemized deductions are tax deductions for specific expenses. When they add up to more than the standard deduction, itemized deductions can save more on taxes.
May 9, 2026
Popular Tax Credits for 2026
A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of a tax bill, which can reduce what a taxpayer owes or potentially increase their refund.
May 9, 2026
California State Income Tax Rates & Brackets (2025-2026)
California has nine income tax rates, ranging from 1% to 12.3%. Learn more about how to calculate your bill, plus important deadlines.
May 9, 2026
How the New ‘Senior Bonus Deduction’ Works
The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.
May 9, 2026
Free File Tax Program Remains Woefully Underused
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, even though 70% of filers qualified for the service, according to NerdWallet analysis of IRS data.
May 9, 2026
How to File a Tax Extension Online in 2026
A tax extension moves your federal tax filing deadline out six months to Oct. 15 — but you must request one by April 15. Here's more on how and where to file one.
May 9, 2026
New York Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
NY state tax rates are 4%, 4.5%, 5.25%, 5.5%, 6%, 6.85%, 9.65%, 10.3% and 10.9%. Here's who pays, residency rules and what's taxable.
May 9, 2026