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Why “Bumping Up a Bracket” Is a Lie (and Why You Should Always Take the Raise)
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January 12, 2026
TaxStache Team
Everyone knows the “Water Cooler Economist.” He’s the guy who refuses overtime because he’s convinced an extra thousand dollars will shove him into a higher tax bracket, trigger an IRS ambush, and somehow make him poorer. It’s one of the most expensive myths in America. For 2026, there’s no secret new tax law driving the…
Navigating the 2026 Gambling Tax: The “90 Percent Rule” Trap
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December 22, 2025
TaxStache Team
Remember that sudden, empty feeling when a complex plan or a risky investment you were counting on collapses right at the finish line? That's what diving into the 2026 tax code feels like. While attention was focused on the political theatrics of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in July 2025, the IRS…
Your Adult Child Moved Back Home. Here’s How It Affects Your Taxes.
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November 20, 2025
TaxStache Team
Having your adult child move back home is a mix of emotions, but once everyone settles in a new reality emerges: your finances have changed, and so has your tax return.
That Warm Fuzzy Feeling (And Why It Probably Won’t Get You a Tax Deduction)
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November 20, 2025
TaxStache Team
Many people donate to charity, but did you know there's rules and special tax loopholes you have to meet in order for it to have a real impact? Learn all you need to know.
The 7.5 Percent Hurdle: Turning a Mountain of Medical Bills into a Tax Break
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November 20, 2025
TaxStache Team
Nobody wants to qualify for the medical expense deduction, but if you've weathered the storm, the IRS offers a small, complicated (but potentially valuable) consolation prize.
The Great Debate: Traditional vs. Roth IRA/401(k)
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November 20, 2025
TaxStache Team
When do you want to pay your taxes? Do you want to pay them now, or do you want to pay them later? We break down the Traditional IRA vs the Roth.
SALT Relief, But On a Timer: Congress Temporarily Raises the Cap to $40,000
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November 19, 2025
TaxStache Team
Well, here we go. The annoying $10,000 State and Local Taxes (SALT) cap we’ve complained about since 2018 has been quadrupled. Yes, $40,000 dollars.
The Black Friday Tax Hangover
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November 19, 2025
TaxStache Team
You think you are a champion of commerce, until that credit card statement arrives a few days later and you realize there's extra fees you didn't account for. Welcome to the Black Friday Tax Hangover.
The Complete Guide to Taxing Social Security & VA Benefits in 2025
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November 8, 2025
TaxStache Team
Let's dive into one of the more absurd quirks of the American tax system, where we tax retirement benefits using rules older than the internet, cell phones, and the fall of the Soviet Union.
Financial Vampires Are Sucking Your Refund Dry
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October 24, 2025
TaxStache Team
Before that money even hits your account, shadowy figures are lurking, ready to drain it dry. They are the financial vampires of modern life, silent, persistent creatures that feed on your finances when you’re not looking. They don't have fangs or capes, but their bite is just as painful.