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October 2026 Tax Tips
October 1, 2026
Spooky October is here, but there’s no need to be afraid of taxes. This month’s tax tips can help ease…
Combined federal law enforcement effort finds $490M in tax fraud
October 16, 2026
A multi-agency law enforcement effort has swept up more than 70 alleged tax fraudsters. Federal officials say the initial National…
Taxable Social Security wage base in 2027 will be $192,300; retirees get 3.6% benefits bump
October 14, 2026
The Social Security Administration has announced that retirees will get bigger checks in 2027. And higher-earning workers will pay tax…
Monday holiday reminder: Don’t miss Oct. 15 extended tax filing deadline
October 12, 2026
Time is almost up for taxpayers who got an extension to file their annual tax returns. The Oct. 15 deadline…
Tax fraud losses could be as much as $304 billion a year, says GAO
October 9, 2026
A new Government Accountability Office report says that tax fraud likely costs the U.S. Treasury anywhere from $116 billion to…
Tax consequences of the $90 Medicare premium rebate
October 8, 2026
Reconciling expenses is a challenge for many senior citizens. Some on original Medicare are getting a bit of help this…
Democratic Senators question proposed Form 1040 citizenship question
October 7, 2026
Senate Finance Committee Democrats have written the IRS' CEO asking him to nix the agency's proposed Form 1040 citizenship and…
Become a VITA or TCE volunteer & help others file their taxes for free
October 6, 2026
We all need a helping hand now and then. The volunteer tax help programs VITA and TCE do that each…
IRS gives taxpayers in disaster areas extended filing extension deadlines
October 5, 2026
When tornadoes or other major disasters strike, the IRS usually provides affected taxpayers tax relief. That generally includes new, later…
The tax connections of AI, data centers and, yes, celebrities
October 3, 2026
Data centers and AI obviously are connected. They also share some tax issues. And in this weekend's Saturday Shout Outs,…
Filing your extended Form 1040 is the first of five tax moves to make this October
October 1, 2026
October traditionally is the scariest month, and not just because of Halloween. Millions of tax procrastinators face the Oct. 15…
Tax questions on Nov. 3 ballots
September 29, 2026
In addition to electing lawmakers on Nov. 3, voters across the United States will see some policy questions on their…
Toasting Oktoberfest, but not the added beer taxes
September 27, 2026
State and federal taxes account for a large part of the price of beer. Will the levies impact your beverage…
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…
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.
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…
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