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  • Don’t overlook the EITC, a valuable tax credit that could get you a refund

    January 30, 2026
    Larger families do get more from the Earned Income Tax Credit. But this valuable tax break also is available to…
  • 6 reasons to file a federal tax return even if you don’t have to

    January 29, 2026
    Nobody likes filing a tax return, so why should someone who isn't legally required to file go ahead and send…
  • Do you have to file a 2025 tax year return? Probably

    January 26, 2026
    Do you have to file a tax return? Probably. Not much is out of IRS' reach. But in some cases,…
  • DoJ’s ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ $50 million tax case settlement raises enforcement equity questions

    January 23, 2026
    What do you get when you mix crypto currency, a criminal tax investigation, and political access? Apparently, the end of…
  • Saturday (or Sunday) Shout Outs for 2026

    January 23, 2026
    Meg White via Giphy When the hubby and I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, we became big fans of…
  • States enhance movie and TV tax credits to lure productions, plus some Oscars 2026 thoughts

    January 22, 2026
    California is among the states that have widened the road to their film and TV tax credits. They all hope…
  • Snail in grass photo by Kay Bell

    6 reasons to wait to file your tax return

    January 20, 2026
    Taking your time often is a good idea when it comes to tax filing. A slower, more deliberate approach to…
  • Tax filing PSA from Mr. Milchick

    January 18, 2026
    Tramell Tillman shows off his award-winning acting (and dancing skills) as Seth Milchick in "Severance." In real life, Tillman also…
  • 1099 forms and W-2 statements for tax return filing

    Tax statements you need to file your tax return

    January 15, 2026
    You’re ready to file your Form 1040, but don’t do it until you’ve received all your official tax statements. Here's…
  • Broken fortune cookie with a tax-related fortune reading, "The early bird gets the tax refund," surrounded by colorful icing and crumbs.

    7 reasons to file your tax return early

    January 14, 2026
    You don't have to be a fortune teller to know that sometimes the best tax move is to file your…
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