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  • 8 recent tax law changes that could affect your 2025 tax return

    January 13, 2026
    Take a close look at your 2025 tax return. New tax laws created by the One Big Beautiful Bill could…
  • Pay your 4th estimated tax amount by Jan. 15

    January 12, 2026
    If you get income that's not subject to withholding, you must cover the tax due by making estimated tax payments.…
  • Same 8 tax software companies return for Free File 2026

    January 10, 2026
    If you used IRS’ Free File last year to complete your federal taxes, then it's tax déjà vu time. The…
  • Yellow sticky note with tax time written on it.

    IRS’ Free File program opens Jan. 9; full 2026 tax season officially starts Jan. 26

    January 8, 2026
    The 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 9 for Free File eligible taxpayers. The full start is Jan. 29, the…
  • Get ready to file and other January 2026 tax moves

    January 5, 2026
    These snow-obscured signs aren’t much help, but the ol’ blog, basking unseasonably warm January temperatures here in Central Texas, has…
  • ‘Taxes’ makes list of 2025’s top songs

    January 3, 2026
    Geese, an indie rock band from Brooklyn, gained a flock of new fans in 2025. Could its song "Taxes" be…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    January 2026 Tax Tips

    January 1, 2026
    Happy New 2026, a year that brings us more than one, and in some cases not so beautiful, retroactive changes…
  • Map of the United States highlighted with state flags, illustrating regional identities and their symbolism. Useful for geography and civic education.

    New Year 2026 brings tax changes in 43 states

    January 1, 2026
    A new year also brings tax law changes in 43 states. Individual taxpayers in 9 of them will see lower…
  • December 2026 Tax Tips

    January 1, 2026
    Whoa up there, cowboy. We're not there yet. Brett Eldredge via Giphy   I can't tell you how thrilled I…
  • November 2026 Tax Tips

    January 1, 2026
    Whoa up there, cowboy. We're not there yet. Brett Eldredge via Giphy   I can't tell you how thrilled I…
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