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  • Disaster-stricken residents of 8 states now have June 17 as new Tax Day

    March 10, 2024
    Photo by Caleb Cook on Unsplash Back in February in posting about tax relief for Maine residents who endured flooding,…
  • Short-term home rentals could provide tax-free income

    March 9, 2024
    (Photo by Kindel Media) Spring break is here. In the Austin, Texas, area that means South By Southwest. And the…
  • Beware of products touted as eligible for tax-favored medical savings plans

    March 8, 2024
    Herbal supplements might make you feel better, but such products typically don't qualify as medical treatments that are eligible for…
  • May 17, 2024, is deadline for nonfilers to claim 2020 COVID cash

    March 7, 2024
    The Recovery Rebate Credit also is available until April 15, 2025, for unclaimed 2021 tax year amounts. Economic impact payments,…
  • Don’t fall for Form 1099-K myths this tax filing season

    March 6, 2024
    Image from IRS Publication/Poster 5731-B Tax law changes often cause filing problems for taxpayers when they try to determine how they…
  • VITA & TCE volunteers can help some filers complete their taxes

    March 5, 2024
    Photo by Elissa Garcia on Unsplash If you're ever tempted to utter "these kids today" with a sigh and head…
  • 5 tax moves to make in March 2024

    March 4, 2024
    March's arrival means it's time to start stalking some tax savings. (Photo via Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images) While…
  • Tax-favored retirement savings hit new highs, and there’s still time to add to 2023 accounts

    March 3, 2024
    Consistent contributions to tax-advantaged retirement accounts can help them grow from seedlings to a solid and sizeable amount of money…
  • Tax the rich efforts increasing, in U.S. and elsewhere

    March 2, 2024
    Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash The Internal Revenue Service has been making the news (and blogs) recently for its…
  • Non-filing millionaires are latest IRS targets

    March 1, 2024
    That's not going to stop the latest IRS effort to get wealthy individuals to file tax returns. (Image: Giphy) The Internal Revenue Service crackdown…
  • IVF costs are tax deductible medical expenses

    February 29, 2024
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction. Those who opt to itemize do so because…
  • AI-enhanced fraud detector helped Treasury recover $375 million

    February 28, 2024
    Photo by Possessed Photography on Unsplash The tax robot overlords look to be making a good argument for their existence.…
  • Mansion tax in Chicago fails, L.A. proposal imperiled

    February 27, 2024
    Update, Wednesday, March 20, 2024: The ruling that the Chicago housing ballot measure was invalid was overturned on March 6…
  • IRS Direct File is moving ahead, slowly

    February 26, 2024
    UPDATE, Sept. 5, 2025: Has your state joined Direct File? Check out this special Direct File 2025 Participating States page.…
  • Want to improve the IRS? Apply for a TAP spot by March 15

    February 25, 2024
    Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP) members adorn the cover of the federal tax advisory committee's 2022 report. Do you constantly look…
  • IRS watchdog report says taxpayer data security is lacking

    February 24, 2024
    Photo by Marten Newhall on Unsplash The biggest recent scam story had nothing to do with taxes. It was the confession…
  • FTC alleges H&R Block deleted customer tax data, used deceptive advertising

    February 23, 2024
    Photo by M.O. Stevens, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this afternoon announced it has…
  • Beware latest tax scams: fake IRS refund emails to taxpayers, EFIN phishing of tax pros

    February 22, 2024
    Crooks know you're anxiously awaiting your tax refund. That's why this filing season they're again impersonating Internal Revenue Service agents.…
  • IRS to crack down on personal travel via corporate jets

    February 21, 2024
    The IRS is OK with celebrating the closing of a business deal on a corporate jet, but not so accepting…
  • 6 tax credits for lower-to-middle income taxpayers

    February 20, 2024
    Workers who don't make much money might be able to get some help via special tax credits. Here are six…
  • Michiganders join disaster-prompted June 17 Tax Day group

    February 19, 2024
    Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash Last August, parts of Michigan were struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, prompting…
  • Legal sports betting is a growing source of state tax revenue

    February 18, 2024
    Photo by Kay Bell Not only was last Sunday's Super Bowl LVIII the most watched National Football League championship game…
  • Signs you should consider withdrawing your employee retention tax credit claim

    February 17, 2024
    Tax laws are full of unintended consequences. That became painfully clear during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a variety of tax…
  • COVID task force PPP investigation results in 2 more convictions

    February 16, 2024
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Planet Volumes In July 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) had charged 22 individuals in connection…
  • Feb. 24 is this year’s first IRS TAC walk-in Saturday

    February 15, 2024
    Other IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) Saturday openings will be on March 16, April 13, and May 18. Photo by Aaron Burden on…
  • 8 tips to make first-time tax return filing easier

    February 14, 2024
    Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Throughout life, we all encounter momentous firsts. First day of school. First time at a…
  • Separate tax return filing considerations for married couples

    February 13, 2024
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Meg Aghamyan   First comes love.Then comes marriage.Then comes filing your taxestogether in one package.💘💕💗💕💘 Or…
  • Where is your tax refund? IRS tracking tool aims to answer annual query

    February 12, 2024
    Tax season 2024 is off to a slow start compared to filings at this time last year. At this early…
  • June 17 is new tax deadline for WV disaster victims

    February 11, 2024
    Muddy tracks photo by Sean Foster on Unsplash June 17 is becoming the new Tax Day for many taxpayers. Unfortunately for…
  • Confused by Form 1099-K? Check out IRS’ updated FAQs

    February 10, 2024
    Last week, I finally got all the documents I need to file my 2023 tax return. As an independent contractor,…
  • Texas man charged in apparent first-ever criminal crypto capital gains tax case

    February 9, 2024
    The Internal Revenue Service has made it clear for years. It wants to know about your digital assets. Ignore the…
  • Winning Super Bowl Swiftie prop bets are taxable income

    February 8, 2024
    Allegiant Stadium will be filled with 49ers and Chiefs fans Sunday as they vie for the NFL championship in Super…
  • IRS tax notices do’s and don’ts

    February 7, 2024
    In February 2022, the Internal Revenue Service stopped issuing several automatic tax notices. The move was prompted in large part…
  • 8 reasons to file a federal tax return, even if the IRS doesn’t require it

    February 6, 2024
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Ave Calvar You checked out my post on who has to file a tax return (thank you!)…
  • Maine 2023 disaster tax relief includes shift to June 17, 2024, filing deadline

    February 5, 2024
    Maine taxpayers join those in Connecticut, Tennessee, and Rhode Island disaster areas for whom Tax Day now is a mid-summer…
  • Attention Alabama & Maryland shoppers: Special sales tax holiday savings come your way in February

    February 4, 2024
    Most states hold sales tax holidays in late summer, pegging he events to the resumption of the school year. But…
  • IRS TACs to open longer, some on Saturdays, to provide taxpayers in-person help

    February 3, 2024
    This time of year, most taxpayers are focused on filing their annual tax returns. But most isn't all. Some individuals…
  • Former tax preparer gets 27 months in prison, ordered to repay Treasury $4.7 million

    February 2, 2024
    Hiring a tax professional is not a task to take lightly. Filing false tax returns gets tax preparer 2+ year…
  • A healthcare provider uses a stethoscope to check the heartbeat of a pregnant woman, highlighting prenatal care and fetal health monitoring.

    IVF costs are tax deductible medical expenses

    February 1, 2024
    Most taxpayers claim the standard deduction. Those who opt to itemize do so because they have enough tax deductible expenses…
  • Tax moves to make in February 2024

    February 1, 2024
    Hello, February. Even though it's the second month of the year, it's the first full month of the annual tax-filing…
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