In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on hobby losses, I ...

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In some cases, the funeral home will report the person’s death to Social Security ... costs). You were the executor of the will and you didn’t follow state probate laws. What to do if a ...

The IRS requires a person to report your current gambling winnings on your federal income taxation. When you obtain a Form W-2G from a betting establishment, it can list your profits as well because ...

Understanding how investment income impacts your Social Security benefits is crucial for financial planning. While many worry ...

Overall, 52 percent of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43 percent in 2024, according to Gallup. Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, ...

The next batch of Social Security payments is headed out soon. Here's the full payment schedule so you know when to expect yours. Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web ...

Do IRA distributions count as income for Social Security purposes? The short answer is: sometimes. The question of whether IRA distributions are considered income depends on the reasons why you're ...