February 10, 2026California gets a fiscal boon from the jock taxes owed by Super Bowl LX teams. But this nonresident tax, which…
February 7, 2026As Super Bowl LX's kickoff nears, fans of the game and related event activities like Bad Bunny's halftime performance, are…
February 5, 2026Bettors are expected to place a record $1.76 billion in legal wagers on Sunday’s NFL championship game. Any of those…
February 3, 2026Sure, February is home to Valentine's Day, but millions of Americans’ thoughts turn not to love, but taxes. This shortest…
February 2, 2026The IRS has its own version of Groundhog Day for taxpayers who must correct prior erroneous filings. It's called filing…
February 1, 2026February is for tax lovers. OK, from the tax perspective, it's really more for lovers of “let’s just be done…
January 30, 2026Larger families do get more from the Earned Income Tax Credit. But this valuable tax break also is available to…
January 29, 2026Nobody likes filing a tax return, so why should someone who isn't legally required to file go ahead and send…
January 26, 2026Do you have to file a tax return? Probably. Not much is out of IRS' reach. But in some cases,…
January 23, 2026What do you get when you mix crypto currency, a criminal tax investigation, and political access? Apparently, the end of…- January 23, 2026Meg White via Giphy When the hubby and I lived in the Washington, D.C. area, we became big fans of…
January 22, 2026California is among the states that have widened the road to their film and TV tax credits. They all hope…
January 20, 2026Taking your time often is a good idea when it comes to tax filing. A slower, more deliberate approach to…
January 18, 2026Tramell Tillman shows off his award-winning acting (and dancing skills) as Seth Milchick in "Severance." In real life, Tillman also…
January 15, 2026You’re ready to file your Form 1040, but don’t do it until you’ve received all your official tax statements. Here's…
January 14, 2026You don't have to be a fortune teller to know that sometimes the best tax move is to file your…
January 13, 2026Take a close look at your 2025 tax return. New tax laws created by the One Big Beautiful Bill could…
January 12, 2026If you get income that's not subject to withholding, you must cover the tax due by making estimated tax payments.…
January 10, 2026If you used IRS’ Free File last year to complete your federal taxes, then it's tax déjà vu time. The…- January 8, 2026The 2026 tax filing season begins Jan. 9 for Free File eligible taxpayers. The full start is Jan. 29, the…
January 5, 2026These snow-obscured signs aren’t much help, but the ol’ blog, basking unseasonably warm January temperatures here in Central Texas, has…
January 3, 2026Geese, an indie rock band from Brooklyn, gained a flock of new fans in 2025. Could its song "Taxes" be…- January 1, 2026Happy New 2026, a year that brings us more than one, and in some cases not so beautiful, retroactive changes…
January 1, 2026A new year also brings tax law changes in 43 states. Individual taxpayers in 9 of them will see lower…- January 1, 2026Whoa up there, cowboy. We're not there yet. Brett Eldredge via Giphy I can't tell you how thrilled I…
- January 1, 2026Whoa up there, cowboy. We're not there yet. Brett Eldredge via Giphy I can't tell you how thrilled I…
- January 1, 2026Whoa up there, cowboy. We're not there yet. Brett Eldredge via Giphy I can't tell you how thrilled I…
December 29, 2025If you use your car for business travel, your standard mileage deduction rate will increase 2.5 cents per mile in…
December 28, 2025Mom often is the best doctor. But sometimes, we must turn to professional physicians and treatments. FSA money can help…
December 26, 2025There's not much of 2025 left, but you still might be able to make some moves by Dec. 31 that…
December 23, 2025Books are perfect gifts, especially for last-minute holiday shoppers. Here are some with financial hooks to add to your list…
December 22, 2025Many of us donate old clothes and household goods at year’s end. For some, the charitable gifts can be a…
December 18, 2025If you’re planning on parking a new car with a big red bow in your driveway this Christmas, the latest…
December 17, 2025Nobody bats 1000 when it comes to picking stocks, but that could be good tax news. If some of your…
December 12, 2025IRS Criminal Investigation's fiscal year 2025 report highlights how new partnerships and innovative financial investigative techniques led to the tax…
December 8, 2025If your retirement goal is the same as mine - do so as soon as possible! - then you need…
December 5, 2025Holiday shopping online is easy, for shoppers and scammers. Be careful in your online deal searches, as crooks can use…
December 4, 2025If you have enough retirement savings to enjoy the lifestyle you want, consider donating some of it. It could be…
December 2, 2025Changes are coming in 2026 to charitable tax deductions that could affect your 2025 donation decisions. Check them out to…
December 1, 2025Being sick sucks. Having to pay a lot of out-of-pocket medical expenses can make you feel even worse. But if…
