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IRS bumps up HSA contribution limits for 2027
May 31, 2026
Medical costs keep increasing, including insurance. A high-deductible plan, along with a tax-favored health savings account, could be the Rx,…
Trump Accounts app available in advance of investments’ July 4 launch
May 28, 2026
Trump Accounts were designed to help young people get better returns on savings than the usual child’s piggy bank deposits.…
Some IRS TACs will be open this Saturday, May 30
May 27, 2026
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers that are open on some Saturdays won't have flashy signs like this. But their services will…
Brushing up on tax terms during the national Spelling Bee
May 26, 2026
Emotions have always run high at spelling bees, as this Norman Rockwell painting shows. While this year's Scripps National Spelling…
GOP joins backlash against Trump anti-weaponization ‘slush’ fund
May 23, 2026
The $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, part of a deal to end Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, is…
7 financial gifts for new graduates, some with tax benefits
May 21, 2026
It’s graduation season. If you’ve got some high school or college graduates in your life and you don’t know what…
Trump and Shakira get good tax news
May 19, 2026
Donald Trump and singer Shakira both got good tax news. In the U.S. case, the president's pending audit troubles are…
Federal workers & retirees owed $6.3B in delinquent FY21-24 taxes
May 17, 2026
A key IRS job is ensuring taxpayers comply with the law. A new tax watchdog report says the agency needs…
Lower your property tax bill with appraisal appeals and exemptions
May 15, 2026
You and your local property appraiser probably have different views of your home. You can appeal a real estate appraisal…
State and city taxes add a lot to rental car costs
May 13, 2026
Gas taxes are a top concern of drivers right now. But if you’re pumping the fuel into a rental vehicle,…
Federal and state gas tax holidays sound good, but really wouldn’t help drivers that much
May 11, 2026
High gasoline prices have prompted talk of gas tax holidays, at both the federal and state levels. But the suspension…
July 10 is deadline to file for COVID tax refunds
May 10, 2026
COVID was a major disruption in many parts of our lives, including taxes. Many Americans paid IRS penalties or interest…
Uncle Sam’s tax breaks for parents and students
May 7, 2026
Children are expensive. So are higher education costs. But often these expenses coincide. Tax breaks can help both parents, students,…
These May tax moves could make for merry savings
May 5, 2026
May's merriment may not seem synonymous with taxes, but this month is a great time to make some IRS-inspired moves.…
Tax scam threats again top IRS focus during annual National Small Business Week
May 4, 2026
Owners of successful small businesses have to deal with a lot of challenges. Tax scams are a major threat. The…
Don’t fall for fake IRS letter scam seeking tax-refund related bank data
May 3, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service has sent more than 830,000 taxpayers a notice asking for their bank information so that their…
Historic government shutdown finally ends, but FY27 funding deadline looms
May 1, 2026
The federal government finally is fully open after the longest shutdown on record. But the battle to keep Uncle Sam's…
May 2026 Tax Tips
May 1, 2026
Welcome to the May 2026 collection of Tax Tips. I can't guarantee they'll make your tax tasks this month merry,…
White House officially launches Trump IRA for workers without workplace retirement plans
April 30, 2026
Saving for retirement is key to enjoying truly golden years. The Trump administration has officially launched a new savings option,…
IRS sets larger 2026 tax allowances for expensive housing abroad
April 28, 2026
If you're a U.S. citizen, it doesn't matter where in the world you earn your money. The IRS gets some…
AI’s potential to increase IRS audits raises expectations and fears
April 26, 2026
Artificial intelligence advocates say the technology can help the Internal Revenue Service find and collect from tax cheats. But those…
New online IRS tax debt tool helps taxpayers find the best way to pay
April 24, 2026
When you owe taxes but can’t pay your bill in full, the Internal Revenue Service offers a variety of debt…
What tax records to keep and for how long
April 22, 2026
You've filed your taxes. Now it's time to take care of your tax records. Here’s a look at what tax…
Early tax holiday season in Missouri and Texas
April 20, 2026
Summer is the main tax holiday season, but Missouri and Texas are offering special early sales tax savings to their…
Salaries are for suckers, or why the U.S. tax system should make you furious
April 19, 2026
Everyone needs money. Most of us get the cash to cover our lives’ expenses via a salary. But Ray Madoff,…
Tax reading for fun now that Tax Day is over
April 18, 2026
Filing taxes takes a lot of reading. But now with Tax Day behind us, we can read about taxes and…
Tax Day Take 2: For some taxpayers, the filing deadline is June 15
April 16, 2026
The annual April 15 federal tax return filing deadline doesn’t apply to all U.S. taxpayers. Tax Day is June 15…
Tax Day’s costs, in time to file your return and complete other April 15 tax tasks
April 15, 2026
It's crunch day for millions of taxpayers. In addition to finishing their current tax return, many have other April 15…
5 last-minute tax-filing tips
April 14, 2026
If you've put off your tax filing until the very last minute, don't panic. You still have (a little) time…
6 ways to electronically pay your tax bill
April 13, 2026
If you owe taxes, paying Uncle Sam electronically is a fast and easy way to go. Most who e-pay the…
Beware tax scams that are popping up as April 15 nears
April 12, 2026
As Tax Day nears, scammers are in high gear. Crooks are using fake tax-related email, texts, and phone calls to…
IRS payment plans could help you deal with a large tax bill
April 10, 2026
Owe the IRS, but don’t have the money? A payment plan could be the answer. The Internal Revenue Service offers…
IRS will give you more time to file your taxes, but you must pay what you owe
April 9, 2026
The annual Tax Day filing deadline is fast approaching. You can get more time to file by requesting an extension.…
April 15 is more than just the individual tax return deadline
April 8, 2026
The key April 15 tasks are filing your return and paying any due tax. But there are some other tax…
Be aware of (and beware!) these 11 tax audit red flags
April 6, 2026
Some taxpayers intentionally push the filing envelope. Others simply make claims that have long caught the IRS' eye. Here are…
Improved IRS oversight of tax preparers could benefit taxpayers, says GAO report
April 4, 2026
The IRS has long sought the ability to regulate certain paid tax preparers. A new GAO report supports that effort,…
DHS employees get new May 15 tax filing deadline
April 2, 2026
The longest-ever government shutdown mainly affected Department of Homeland Security agencies, including airport security check staff. As it appears to…
6 no-fooling tax moves to make in April
April 1, 2026
April brings not only spring showers for thirsty flowers, but also several tax tasks. Here are six April tax moves…
April 2026 Tax Tips
April 1, 2026
It's April, the month that's the traditional home of Tax Day. But in addition to the annual filing of tax…
Tax-free family vehicle transfers en route to Wyoming this summer
March 31, 2026
This current father and son vehicular bonding won’t pass Wyoming’s new vehicle transfer tax exemption muster. But one day, dad…
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