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September 2026 Tax Tips
September 1, 2026
September brings us two autumnal arrival dates, along with plenty of chill tax tasks that could save you cold cash.
Employee or contractor? How to determine your job classification and tax obligations
September 25, 2026
Being an employee or a contractor has implications for workers and businesses. Here’s how Uncle Sam determines the appropriate role,…
IRS extends tax relief to drought-stricken farmers and ranchers
September 23, 2026
The U.S. agricultural sector is facing many challenges, including extremely hot and dry weather. The IRS is helping with the…
Coalition says Congress, not the president, should fill top GAO post
September 22, 2026
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has been a thorn in the side of both Trump administrations. The president, however, gets…
IRS proposes adding a citizenship question to Form 1040
September 20, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service wants to add a citizenship and work authorization status question to our tax year 2026 Form…
IRS delays release of latest Tax Gap amount
September 19, 2026
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service misses some legally due taxes. The agency also has let us know the amount…
IRS makes progress in going digital first, but still faces challenges
September 17, 2026
How is the Internal Revenue Service doing in going paperless? The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) recently looked…
TX CPAs ask IRS to end agents’ improper taxpayer interview demands
September 15, 2026
Authorizing a tax representative usually means you don't have to be present at meetings with the IRS. However, Texas CPAs…
Tax Court urged to suspend interest on tax not paid during pandemic
September 14, 2026
A pending Tax Court ruling on interest the IRS charged on unpaid taxes during the COVID pandemic could affect “a…
Don’t miss the Sept. 15 third quarter estimated tax due date
September 11, 2026
Sept. 15 is Tax Day again for those who must pay estimated taxes. That's the deadline for the current tax…
Honor heroes of 9-11 by volunteering this Sept. 11 Patriot Day
September 10, 2026
You can honor the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, on Friday's Patriot Day (or any day) by donating to or…
Some GOP lawmakers warming to Social Security wage base changes
September 8, 2026
Retirees, and members of Congress, are growing more concerned about Social Security's financial viability. Some GOP members are even considering…
Worthy workplace movies to enjoy on Labor Day 2026 (or any time)
September 7, 2026
Movies are great escapes. But some of the best focus on a place we're often eager to leave, our jobs.…
That IRS online digital asset compliance portal? It’s a tax scam
September 6, 2026
As more people own digital assets, crooks are cooking up new tax-themed schemes to steal the holdings and more. The…
Labor Day tax deals on gasoline, guns, and outdoor recreational gear
September 3, 2026
Campers are among consumers who can save some tax dollars during Florida's 4-month outdoor-themed tax holiday. A Labor Day specific…
5 cool September tax moves to consider
September 1, 2026
September marks the beginning of the fall season. It's also a great month to make some chill tax moves that…
IRS received a record tax take of $5.3 trillion in fiscal 2025 even though enforcement efforts fell
August 31, 2026
Despite challenges posed by leadership issues, funding cuts, and reductions in staff, the Internal Revenue Service received a record $5.3…
Nebraska taxpayers get IRS relief in wake of wildfires and severe storms
August 30, 2026
Record-setting blazes across Nebraska earlier this year burned more than 800,000 acres. Now, the IRS has granted affected Cornhusker State…
4 ways to officially authorize a tax representative
August 27, 2026
Tax professionals can help you deal with Internal Revenue Service inquiries, as long as you officially authorize them to do…
Newly-expanded child care tax breaks could pay off for parents
August 25, 2026
If only finding, and paying for, child care was as easy as stacking youngster's blocks. At least the tax code…
IRS provides tax relief to recent major storm victims
August 21, 2026
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been slow to develop, but other major storms have wreaked havoc across the United…
New IRS digital report makes it easier to prove you are tax compliant
August 20, 2026
Tax documentation is necessary for many financial transactions, such as applying for a mortgage. The IRS' new digital compliance report…
IRS updates FAQs on OBBBA OT tax deduction
August 19, 2026
If you got overtime pay, you might be able to claim a tax deduction for it. The IRS has new…
State sales tax rates up. Consumer spending down. Related? Maybe. Or not.
August 17, 2026
State sales tax rates hit a new national average high this summer. Consumer spending fell. Coincidence? Probably. But the convergence…
A lesson plan for maximizing education tax breaks
August 13, 2026
School, at all levels, is back in session. In addition to classroom studies, students and their families need to do…
Educators’ lesson plan for maximizing the expanded classroom supplies tax deduction
August 11, 2026
Teachers regularly spend their own money to make sure that their students have a positive educational experience. Many of these…
NFL (and gambling) season is here. Records of winning (and losing) bets can help at tax-filing time.
August 9, 2026
Bettors place around $30 billion on National Football League games each season. As the NFL’s 2026 preseason games start this…
Business taxpayers get new digital IRS options
August 6, 2026
Your business probably depends on computers. The IRS wants you to use that device to establish a Business Taxpayer Account…
11 of August’s remaining dozen tax holidays start this coming weekend
August 5, 2026
Fall classes are about to start. Sales tax holidays can help you save on supplies. Here are the remaining events…
5 tax moves to make this August
August 2, 2026
August brings us the sunsetting of summer. But amid the season's waning days, taking care of some tax tasks can…
August 2026 Tax Tips
August 1, 2026
Summer is winding down, and parents are focusing on getting their young students ready for the resumption of school. But…
Sales tax holidays in 16 states this August offer shoppers back-to-school (and more) savings
July 30, 2026
With fall semesters looming, August is prime back-to-school sales tax holiday season. Three states wrap up July and welcome August…
Tax whistleblowers have helped IRS recover more than $8 billion
July 29, 2026
Sometimes it takes a whistleblower to bring tax evasion to light. These informants, tax and otherwise, will be celebrated on…
Home sale big tax break can make ownership hassles more bearable
July 26, 2026
Selling your home can net you a nice chunk of non-taxable profit as long as you meet the Internal Revenue…
How to avoid falling for disaster-related charity scams
July 22, 2026
Wildfires are among the catastrophes across the United States that have disrupted, or worse, the lives of millions. If you…
World Cup highlighted U.S. tax break for short-term residential rentals
July 21, 2026
Fans of Spain's national team were thrilled with the World Cup final. So were U.S. homeowners whose short-term rentals of…
Storm prep tips for Gulf Coast residents as Bertha, the second named tropical system of 2026, forms
July 19, 2026
The quiet-so-far 2026 hurricane season looks to be ramping up a bit. Gulf of Mexico residents need to prepare now…
IRS hikes tax-deductible standard mileage rates for the last half of 2026
July 16, 2026
If you use your vehicle for business, medical, moving, or charitable purposes, you might be able to deduct that driving.…
Automatic IRS penalty relief is on its way to some taxpayers
July 13, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service is phasing in a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history…
World Cup athletes (and others) could face U.S. jock tax bills
July 11, 2026
This year’s World Cup championship has been hosted by three countries. That’s created tax issues for visiting international athletes (and…
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