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Dec 10, 2025
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How does MAGI get calculated for ACA subsidies in 2025 for mixed-earnings households (self-employed + wages)?

For ACA premium-subsidy purposes, MAGI starts with your federal adjusted gross income (AGI) and then adds back only three types of untaxed income: non-taxable Social Security benefits, tax-exempt inte...

Dec 8, 2025
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How long does SSA take to process IRMAA reduction requests and can I request retroactive changes?

Social Security commonly takes about 30–60 days to process IRMAA reduction requests filed as life‑changing events; multiple agency guides and employer trusts state processing typically spans 30–90 day...

Dec 5, 2025
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How do I determine the cost basis for inherited or gifted bullion and coins?

Heirs generally receive a stepped‑up cost basis equal to the fair market value (FMV) of bullion or coins on the decedent’s date of death, so capital gains tax applies only to appreciation after that d...

Nov 16, 2025

Are donations to national NPR and PBS organizations also tax deductible in 2025?

Donations to national PBS entities (like the PBS Foundation or PBS NewsHour) and to NPR-related organizations are generally tax-deductible when the recipient is a 501(c) tax‑exempt charity and the gif...

Jan 3, 2026

Which specific tax deductions and retirement contributions lower ACA MAGI and how are they reported?

A person’s ACA premium subsidy is keyed to the Affordable Care Act’s definition of modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), which starts with adjusted gross income (AGI) and adds only specific items (un...

Nov 18, 2025

Are donations to local NPR and PBS member stations tax deductible in 2025 or treated differently from national organizations?

Donations to NPR- and PBS-affiliated entities can be tax-deductible, but the deductibility depends on which legal entity receives the gift and whether you received goods or services in return (e.g., m...