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Arizona State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
The Arizona state income tax rate is 2.5%. Whether you need to file an Arizona state tax return depends on income, tax filing status and residency.
May 9, 2026
Georgia State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
Georgia state income taxes depend on taxable income and residency status. In 2025 (taxes filed in 2026), the state income tax rate is 5.19%.
May 9, 2026
25 Popular Tax Deductions and Tax Breaks
Tax deductions can lower the amount of income that is subject to tax. Here's more on how tax deductions work, plus 25 tax breaks that might come in handy.
May 9, 2026
Colorado State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
Colorado is one of several states with a flat-tax system. For tax year 2025, Colorado's tax rate is 4.4%.
May 9, 2026
Massachusetts State Tax: Rates, Who Pays in 2026
Massachusetts has a flat tax rate of 5%. An additional 4% tax is levied on income over $1,083,150, making the highest tax rate in the state 9%.
May 9, 2026
2025 and 2026 Capital Gains Tax Rates and Rules
Capital gains tax is a tax on profits from asset sales. Long-term capital gains tax rates are 0%, 15% or 20%. Short-term rates equal ordinary income tax rates.
May 9, 2026
SALT Deduction: How to Write Off State and Local Tax
The SALT deduction lets filers deduct state and local taxes from taxable income. The limit is $40,000 in 2025 and $40,400 in 2026; it's lower for high earners.
May 9, 2026
The GOP Megabill: What Taxpayers Should Know
The “big, beautiful bill” extends many tax cuts enacted during the first Trump administration in 2017 — and adds new ones. Here are some key provisions taxpayers need to know.
May 9, 2026
Tax Credit vs. Tax Deduction
Tax credits and tax deductions both decrease what you owe the IRS, but in different ways. Here's the difference, and how you can make them work for you.
May 9, 2026
2025 State Income Tax Rates
State income tax rates can raise your tax bill. Find your state's income tax rate, see how it compares to others and see a list of states with no income tax.
May 9, 2026
Data: Taxpayers Missing Out on Chance to File for Free
Free File is a program that allows the majority of taxpayers to file their federal income tax returns for free through participating software companies. But the service remains woefully underused.
May 9, 2026
Data: Americans Waste Billions to File Tax Returns
Despite 70% of taxpayers qualifying for the IRS’ Free File program, just 2% take advantage, according to the most recent IRS filing data.
May 9, 2026