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  • Storm prep tips for Gulf Coast residents as Bertha likely to soon be the second named tropical system of 2026

    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…
  • Texas tax pros sentenced in $5 million fraudulent filing conspiracy

    July 10, 2026
    Three Texas tax pros are headed to federal prison for filing false federal returns. Investigators say some clients knew of…
  • 7 sales tax holidays in July kick off this year’s annual summer tax-saving shopping sprees; 12 more coming in August

    July 9, 2026
    Backpacks, like these at my local H-E-B grocery store, are a necessity for today's students. They also are tax-free here…
  • Consumer spending, economic sentiment, and sales taxes

    July 7, 2026
    U.S. consumers complain about higher prices, but they still are paying them, largely through increased use of credit cards. Sales…
  • Tips on opening a now-available Trump Account for young savers

    July 6, 2026
    It’s never too early for children to learn solid money lessons. The new Trump Account, which became available on July…
  • Flying the U.S. flag on July 4th (+ some holiday tax tidbits)

    July 4, 2026
    Fireworks are the stars each July 4th, but the Stars and Stripes get plenty of attention, too, on Independence Day.…
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    Celebrating America’s Independence on July 3 and July 4

    July 3, 2026
    Saturday, July 4, still is the official day to celebrate the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence 250 years…
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