It’s the first tax filing season after a major tax law passed last summer. How will it impact Americans’ tax returns? We’ll also explore how AI can help—or not—when it comes to doing your taxes. What’s the smart way to use it? Join MarketWatch Reporter Andrew Keshner and Financial-Planning Columnist Beth Pinsker for a live discussion and audience Q&A. This session is brought to you by Don’t Short Yourself Live, where MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests distill complex money questions into practical moves—from tax strategy to smarter saving—so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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“He believes the annuity will net $1,600 per month, the same as the rent from the house.”

“We’re only breaking even because of rising HOA fees in this state.”

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“I do have a decent 401(k) and also should be able to benefit from my husband’s Social Security.”

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“We save $7,000 per month in our taxable account, and we are both maximizing our 401(k) plans.”

With fewer protections and guardrails, we have a much less effective system.

It’s the first tax filing season after a major tax law passed last summer. How will it impact Americans’ tax returns? We’ll also explore how AI can help—or not—when it comes to doing your taxes. What’s the smart way to use it? Join MarketWatch Reporter Andrew Keshner and Financial-Planning Columnist Beth Pinsker for a live discussion and audience Q&A. This session is brought to you by Don’t Short Yourself Live, where MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests distill complex money questions into practical moves—from tax strategy to smarter saving—so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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“He is always apologetic.”

“He says he doesn’t always feel comfortable giving his credit-card information out online.”