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Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2026

This article provides 2026 contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts.
New Auto Loan Interest Deduction Explained

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides an annual deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on qualifying new auto loans, effective for tax years 2025 through 2028.
Consider Munis for Tax-Free Income

Higher yields have led to record new issues of municipal bonds in 2024 and early 2025.
Taxing Social Security Benefits: Clearing the Confusion

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act did not change the rules for taxing Social Security benefits, but it did create a new deduction for seniors that could help reduce their tax burden.

LTCI Cost of Waiting

Estimate the potential cost of waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance policy.
Taxable Equivalent Yield

Calculate the rate of return you would have to receive from a taxable investment to realize an equivalent tax-exempt yield.
Tax-Deferred Savings

Compare the potential future value of tax-deferred investments to that of taxable investments.
IRA Eligibility

Use this calculator to determine whether you qualify for the different types of IRAs.