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  • 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…
  • "Bold metal letterpress blocks spelling 'TAX TIPS' on wooden shelves, symbolizing financial advice and tax preparation guidance."

    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…
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