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  • Federal government shutdowns, then and now

    October 12, 2025
    The standoff in Washington, D.C., is about to be felt by more of us across the nation. Will furloughed workers'…
  • Most filers claim the standard tax deduction. It’s easy and the different amounts for the various filing statuses are increased annually to account for inflation. Here are the 2026 tax year increases.

    Standard deduction amounts are increased for the 2026 tax year

    October 10, 2025
    The IRS' annual inflation increase in the standard deduction amounts makes that deduction option even more appealing. But don't automatically…
  • U.S. tax forms 1040 and Schedule D displayed atop dollar bills, highlighting financial documentation and tax preparation relevance.

    Tax Rates, Tax Brackets Through the Years: 2010 through 2026

    October 10, 2025
    The taxes we pay depend on two things. Congress sets the rates and a baseline income amount that falls into…
  • Inflation spelled out in Scrabble tiles. Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash

    It’s 2026 tax bracket time

    October 9, 2025
    Let’s get the 2026 tax party started with the tax brackets that will apply to the new year’s income. While…
  • Financial and tax tips prompted by the IRS’ shutdown

    October 8, 2025
    The IRS' 34,000 furloughed employees are facing some financial challenges. Their situation also offers us nonfederal workers tips, including tax-related…
  • What to expect as IRS heads into shutdown mode

    October 7, 2025
    The supplemental money that had allowed Uncle Sam's tax agency to operate as usual runs out today. Tomorrow, it's full…
  • SSA chief Bisignano named new IRS CEO

    October 6, 2025
    Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent today lessened his acting-IRS Commissioner load by naming Frank Bisignano, Social Security's commissioner, to the newly…
  • ACA subsidies and the current government shutdown

    October 4, 2025
    Uncle Sam's offices are closed because of a political fight over tax help for Affordable Care Act enrollees. Here's a…
  • 3 tax moves to make October less scary

    October 2, 2025
    Photo by Vlad Chețan October traditionally is the scariest month, and I’m not just talking about the terror that strikes when…
  • Coffee mug with text asking What good shall I do today? Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash

    IRS seeks VITA and TCE volunteers for 2026 tax season

    October 1, 2025
    Every tax filing season, people need help but can’t afford to pay a tax pro. You can provide that help…
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