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  • Don’t panic. That’s the first move to make when you get an IRS tax notice.

    February 20, 2026
    It’s always disconcerting to find a letter from the Internal Revenue Service in your snail mailbox. But don’t panic. That’s…
  • VITA and TCE sites offer free tax filing help to eligible taxpayers across the country

    February 18, 2026
    Taxes are confusing. But what if you can’t afford a tax professional to help you file? The people who staff…
  • IRS’ online options, like an individual account, can help you avoid tax-help phone delays

    February 16, 2026
    The only thing worse than waiting for telephone help is waiting for IRS tax help. Avoid the delay and hold…
  • 6 reasons married couples should file joint tax returns

    February 13, 2026
    Married couples share almost everything, including taxes. For most, sharing taxes by filing a joint return is the best tax…
  • sports pays off for tax collectors too

    Super Bowl LX’s super tax windfall for California is most extreme jock tax example

    February 10, 2026
    California gets a fiscal boon from the jock taxes owed by Super Bowl LX teams. But this nonresident tax, which…
  • Place your Super Bowl prop bets, and pay tax on any that pay off

    February 7, 2026
    As Super Bowl LX's kickoff nears, fans of the game and related event activities like Bad Bunny's halftime performance, are…
  • Winning bets, on Super Bowl Sunday and the rest of the year, are taxable income

    February 5, 2026
    Bettors are expected to place a record $1.76 billion in legal wagers on Sunday’s NFL championship game. Any of those…
  • 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…
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