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  • 3 tax moves to make in February

    February 3, 2026
    Sure, February is home to Valentine's Day, but millions of Americans’ thoughts turn not to love, but taxes. This shortest…
  • When Tax Groundhog Day, aka fixing a prior return by filing Form 1040-X, is wise

    February 2, 2026
    The IRS has its own version of Groundhog Day for taxpayers who must correct prior erroneous filings. It's called filing…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    February 2026 Tax Tips

    February 1, 2026
    February is for tax lovers. OK, from the tax perspective, it's really more for lovers of “let’s just be done…
  • Don’t overlook the EITC, a valuable tax credit that could get you a refund

    January 30, 2026
    Larger families do get more from the Earned Income Tax Credit. But this valuable tax break also is available to…
  • 6 reasons to file a federal tax return even if you don’t have to

    January 29, 2026
    Nobody likes filing a tax return, so why should someone who isn't legally required to file go ahead and send…
  • Do you have to file a 2025 tax year return? Probably

    January 26, 2026
    Do you have to file a tax return? Probably. Not much is out of IRS' reach. But in some cases,…
  • DoJ’s ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ $50 million tax case settlement raises enforcement equity questions

    January 23, 2026
    What do you get when you mix crypto currency, a criminal tax investigation, and political access? Apparently, the end of…
  • Saturday (or Sunday) Shout Outs for 2026

    January 23, 2026
    Meg White via Giphy When the hubby and I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, we became big fans of…
  • States enhance movie and TV tax credits to lure productions, plus some Oscars 2026 thoughts

    January 22, 2026
    California is among the states that have widened the road to their film and TV tax credits. They all hope…
  • Snail in grass photo by Kay Bell

    6 reasons to wait to file your tax return

    January 20, 2026
    Taking your time often is a good idea when it comes to tax filing. A slower, more deliberate approach to…
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