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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…
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
Sometimes it takes a whistleblower to bring tax evasion to light. These informants, tax and otherwise, will be celebrated on…
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.…
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,…
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.…
Obama Presidential Center embraces Juneteenth joy and the work still facing the nation
June 19, 2026
The Obama Presidential Center's deliberate Juneteenth public opening date underscores the first Black president’s message to us all “to write…
Tropical Storm Arthur’s deadly arrival underscores need for disaster preparation
June 18, 2026
Tropical Storm Arthur as it moved toward the Texas cost on June 17. Its deadly landfall underscores the need to…
Added summer income means more tax considerations
June 16, 2026
Many young people take food service jobs during the summer. It’s a good way to learn about the working world.…
Don’t miss these June 15 tax filing and paying deadlines
June 14, 2026
June 15 is Tax Day for millions of U.S. taxpayers. Those living and working abroad must file their 1040s. And…
Treasury launches new effort to stop payroll tax fraud schemes
June 12, 2026
Cash payments to workers might be part of a payroll tax scheme. Treasury is leading a multi-agency effort to discover…
Congress still seeking answers about 3.4 million delayed paper tax refund checks
June 11, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fielded questions at a Congressional hearing about the 3.4 million taxpayers who've have their tax refunds…
Inflation helps Social Security beneficiaries some, but hurts retirees more
June 10, 2026
Inflation is a double-edged sword for retirees. Cost-of-living increases will bump up Social Security payments next year. But some could…
$1 billion (and counting) in prediction market revenue is going untaxed, says gaming association
June 8, 2026
While some put prediction markets on par with psychic readings, millions disagree, buying contracts on anything, including sports outcomes. A…
Annual Tony Awards also put NY’s renewed Broadway tax credit in spotlight
June 7, 2026
Broadway’s Tony Awards highlight the shows and performances along that famed thoroughfare. But the attention also puts a spotlight on…
Uncle Sam wants you to work for the IRS
June 4, 2026
Uncle Sam's tax collector wants you. This time, though, it could be to your benefit. The IRS is looking to…
6 tax moves to consider this June
June 3, 2026
Definitely take a break this June. But taxes don't take vacations. So, you also should make time for some tax…
DoJ axes Trump ‘slush’ fund, but keeps IRS no-audit deal
June 2, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified on Capitol Hill that the anti-weaponization fund was dead, but Donald Trump's tax amnesty…
Hurricane season 2026 preparation and tax tips
June 1, 2026
Hurricane damage is a constant threat to U.S. coastal communities during the annual June 1 through Nov. 30 tropical storm…
June 2026 Tax Tips
June 1, 2026
Ah, June. We’ve been waiting for you! No school. Vacations. Taxes. Yep, taxes. They don’t take any time off any…
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