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  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    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.
  • person lying inside tent and overlooking mountain

    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…
  • colorful autumn leaves caught on rocks in a stream

    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…
  • Three cars partially submerged in a flooded river near a stone bridge

    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…
  • sports pays off for tax collectors too

    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…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    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
    Photo by cottonbro studio …Tax cheats are a universal uniter. We all want these scofflaws caught and made to pay their…
  • Two men shaking hands over a house model and keys.

    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…
  • 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.…
  • young people at a July 4th party

    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…
  • July’s arrival means it’s time for mid-year tax moves

    July 1, 2026
    July obviously means Fourth of July celebrations in the United States. But this summer month is full of other activities,…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    July 2026 Tax Tips

    July 1, 2026
    July is when we celebrate America's independence from Great Britain. And while taxes were a spark, we're never totally free…
  • Don’t miss the July 10 COVID penalty tax refund filing deadline

    June 29, 2026
    While the IRS appeals a federal court ruling on tax penalties collected during the COVID pandemic, filers who paid them…
  • States fill void left by elimination of federal residential energy tax breaks

    June 27, 2026
    House fans can help, but an operational air conditioner is better. Federal tax breaks used to help pay for some…
  • IOC’s cash-for-Olympians plan shouldn’t pose tax problem for many U.S. athletes

    June 24, 2026
    A new International Olympic Committee $140 million fund will dispense grants of up to $10,000 to eligible athletes. Added money…
  • Some IRS TACs will be open this Saturday, June 27

    June 22, 2026
    Some IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers will be open one final Saturday on June 27. The offices won't have a flashy…
  • IRS received $3.2 billion in unidentified tax payments in FY2022-24

    June 21, 2026
    An Internal Revenue Service watchdog found the agency recently received billions in unidentified payments. Modernized operations will reduce unaccounted-for amounts.…
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