Tax planning

Grants to charities from donor-advised funds grew 28% last year, according to a new report, as DAFs also come under scrutiny for helping the wealthy shield their money from taxes.

Democrats' hopes for tax increases on the wealthy and corporations would be dashed should Republicans take at least one chamber, and prospects diminish for a windfall profits tax on oil companies.

Taking the prize in annual installments over 29 years, rather than all upfront, dramatically increases the windfall. Lottery victors with seven-figure winnings can also reduce their tax bill.

By keeping an eye on the future and potential new tax developments, tax advisors can offer their clients a sense of stability and proactive tax planning.

Grand tax cuts have long been a centerpiece of Republican economic orthodoxy, appealing to the well-to-do who want to keep more of their income and stock-market gains. There's one problem, economists say.

A lucrative deduction for luxury vehicles used at least half the time for business will start tapering come 2023.

The Internal Revenue Service has raised tax brackets and the standard deduction by about 7% for 2023 as the soaring cost of food, energy and housing continues to batter Americans.

Inflation adjustments to tax brackets mean many Americans will owe less money to the IRS. But persistent inflation may erode the boost.

An extra $80 billion over 10 years will have major repercussions — though not necessarily the expected ones.