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  • States pick up federal Child Tax Credit slack as child poverty makes a comeback

    September 12, 2023
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images Congress apparently is still trying to hash out a tax bill. Republican leaders have created…
  • Safe harbors and other ways to avoid estimated tax penalties

    September 11, 2023
    The Sept. 15 deadline for paying the third installment of 2023's estimated taxes is just days away. Make sure you…
  • Honoring 9/11 heroes by volunteering on Patriot Day

    September 10, 2023
    Reviewed and updated, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 Source: AmeriCorps Sept. 11, is Patriot Day. It's not an official, formal federal…
  • EITC audits: IRS’ planned changes and recent problems

    September 9, 2023
    Source: IRS The Earned Income Tax Credit was one of the many tax matters mentioned in the Internal Revenue Service's…
  • AI will be part of expansive IRS crackdown on wealthy, corporate tax evaders

    September 8, 2023
    IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel told Senate Finance Committee members the tax agency's new, expansive plans to enforce federal tax laws…
  • Montana mailings cause confusion in Minnesota tax rebates

    September 7, 2023
    If you live in Minnesota and a letter with a Montana return address shows up in your U.S. Postal Service…
  • South Carolina gets Feb. 15 tax deadline in wake of Idalia

    September 6, 2023
    National Weather Service satellite image of Hurricane Idalia moving across South Carolina. Tax and weather watchers knew this was coming.…
  • 4 tax moves to consider this September

    September 5, 2023
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Martin Sanchez I hope you enjoyed your Labor Day break. Now that summer is effectively and officially…
  • Being the boss tax basics

    September 4, 2023
    Labor Day isn't a holiday for all workers. (Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash) …Labor Day is a day off…
  • Alaska, Illinois taxpayers in spring/summer disaster areas now have Oct. 31 tax deadline

    September 3, 2023
    Spc. LeAnn White, 2nd Scout Battalion, 49th Brigade, Alaska State Defense Force, assists with recovery operations in Crooked Creek, Alaska,…
  • Big-time tax-free college football is back in full force

    September 2, 2023
    Students settling in at the top of Kyle Field stadium in College Station in advance of a Texas A&M vs.…
  • Lubbock man headed to jail for $4 million in PPP fraud

    September 1, 2023
    Remember when these types of signs were popping up across the country? Also prevalent were fraudulent efforts to get COVID-19…
  • Most of Florida eligible for Hurricane Idalia federal tax relief

    August 31, 2023
    Update, Sept. 6, 2023: As expected, South Carolina taxpayers get essentially the same tax relief, since Idalia marched through the…
  • State general welfare payments in 2023 remain federally tax-free

    August 30, 2023
    Millions of people got special state payments in 2022 to help them cover costs that accrued during the pandemic. Some…
  • NY tobacco tax goes to $5.35 per pack, highest in nation, on Sept. 1

    August 29, 2023
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images When we watch streaming shows, the hubby and I get a kick out of the…
  • With hurricane season heating up, it’s time to prepare

    August 28, 2023
    Click image for animated loop view. Hurricane Season 2023 finally is looking normal. After an historic detour to California for…
  • IRS delays Roth workplace retirement plan catch-up requirement to 2026

    August 27, 2023
    Relax! An IRS change should help those 50 and older who make catch-up contributions to their workplace retirement savings plans.…
  • Taxes largely ignored at first GOP presidential debate

    August 26, 2023
    Eight Republican presidential hopefuls stood behind podiums last week at the GOP's first debate of the 2024 election cycle. They…
  • COVID federal fraud sweep recovers $836 million, produces 371 criminal charges

    August 25, 2023
    Deputy U.S. Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco, right at top of table, and at left Michael Galdo, Acting Director of…
  • Unpaid taxes apparently lead to closure of chocolate-themed Denver restaurant

    August 24, 2023
    A photo of Chocolate Lab's chocolate lasagna, posted on Yelp in March by a diner. The Denver, Colorado, eatery now…
  • Navy vs. Notre Dame kicks off college football season 2023 and the associated sports betting

    August 23, 2023
    Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, usually hosts rugby matches. On Saturday, Aug. 26, it will once again be configured to…
  • Rippling turquoise pool water reveals smooth sandy pool steps, highlighting the refreshing aquatic environment. Ideal for a relaxation or leisure setting.

    Diving into swimming pool medical (and other) tax savings

    August 22, 2023
    We have new neighbors, and it's obvious why they bought the house. Family members and their friends have been in…
  • Diving into swimming pool tax deductions

    August 22, 2023
    Swimming pool steps photo via Unsplash+ in collaboration with Jordan González We have new neighbors, and it's obvious why they bought…
  • ID theft scams & hacks continue in the tax world (& beyond)

    August 21, 2023
    What a fun Monday. The hubby and I spent much of the morning setting up free credit monitoring accounts related…
  • Hawai’i wildfire victims granted federal tax relief, including new Feb. 15, 2024, deadline

    August 20, 2023
    Hawai'i Air National Guard loadmasters and maintenance specialists deliver supplies at Kahului Airport, Maui, to help with the recovery from…
  • Time to get ready for Hurricane Hilary and her expected dangerous flooding for California

    August 19, 2023
    NOAA NHC CPHC It's that time of the blog year when I become an ersatz meteorologist. A hurricane is heading…
  • D.C. restaurateurs plead guilty to 1.35 million in tax evasion, separate COVID relief fund fraud

    August 18, 2023
    Ristorante Piccolo in the Georgetown section of the nation's capital offers al fresco dining, when it's open. Currently the business…
  • Teachers’ out-of-pocket classroom costs worth $300 tax break

    August 17, 2023
    Teachers and other eligible educators, stop before filing your tax returns and make sure you claim the tax break for…
  • Meteorologist presents a weather map highlighting NHC Development Chance Invest 91L, advising it's not a cause for concern.

    Hurricane preparation tips for those who are older, have special needs

    August 17, 2023
    The United States tends to be the target of tropical systems that form in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.…
  • Include taxes in your travel budget

    August 16, 2023
    Photo by Christine Roy on Unsplash If you're planning to squeeze in an end-of-summer vacation, budget a bit more for…
  • FinCEN, IRS-CI take steps to stem construction industry payroll tax fraud

    August 15, 2023
    Unsplash+ in collaboration with Getty Images One construction workers' union calls it the industry's "dirty little secret." Tax officials call it…
  • Help Hawai’ian fire victims, but check out charities first

    August 14, 2023
    County of Maui photo via Facebook Late summer is wildfire season across much of the United States, and this particularly…
  • Mega Millions winner will owe more tax than what’s withheld

    August 13, 2023
    America's elite billionaires club last week welcomed a new member. The person who has the sole winning ticket, purchased at…
  • College financial aid via FAFSA is getting some tweaks

    August 12, 2023
    A student checks his notes before the next class. (Photo by Brice Cooper on Unsplash) The 2023 school year has…
  • AI start-up gets $12.5M to upgrade, expand tax evasion tracking technology

    August 11, 2023
    IVIX says its artificial intelligence (AI) software, which was designed with input from tax authorities, helps illuminate shadow economies. It…
  • Texas’ international tax-free shopping event kicks off final five August sales tax holidays

    August 10, 2023
    The bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, Mexico, is one of several international exchange points expecting increased traffic this…
  • A quick lesson on 8 education tax breaks

    August 9, 2023
    Photo by Shubham Sharan on Unsplash Public schools in my part of Austin will welcome students on Aug. 16. Yeah,…
  • Watch for these data theft red flags, by tax and other financial crooks

    August 8, 2023
    Photo by Volodymyr Kondriianenko on Unsplash Summer is slipping away, but tax crooks are still hard at work. That's why…
  • Good EV tax credit news for used Teslas, EV lobbying by Vietnamese automaker

    August 7, 2023
    If the owner of this Tesla I was behind a few years ago sells it, it could get the buyer…
  • A home energy audit could produce lower utility bills and a tax credit

    August 6, 2023
    An energy audit might find that adding insulation can make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. The formal inspection…
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