Joy Taylor

5 days ago | kiplinger.com | Joy Taylor

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she’s looking at five questions on qualified charitable distributions. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe.)1: QCDs and 401(k)Reader Question: Can I make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from my 401(k) this year?

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Joy Taylor

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she’s looking at five questions on tax deductions and losses. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe.)1: Theft lossQ. I was a victim of internet fraud and lost a lot of money. Can I claim this loss on my Form 1040? A.

1 week ago | kiplinger.com | Joy Taylor

The U.S.'s taxing agency is in chaos. Changes at the top, DOGE layoffs and much more are creating havoc at the IRS. Taxpayers haven't yet felt the full effects from all the turmoil at the agency. The 2025 filing season has progressed smoothly, and tax refunds haven't been delayed. But just wait, experts tell us. It will take time for all the agency cuts to be felt by people outside the IRS, including taxpayers and the tax preparer community. Yes, more complex audits will decline.

2 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Joy Taylor

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she’s looking at five questions on 529 college savings plans. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe.)Q1: Unused FundsWe funded a 529 college savings plan for my son. We used money in the account for his college. He is now done with school, and there are still unused funds in the 529 account.

3 weeks ago | kiplinger.com | Joy Taylor

Getting the right tax advice and tips is vital in the complex tax world we live in. The Kiplinger Tax Letter helps you stay right on the money with the latest news and forecasts, with insight from our highly experienced team (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe).