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  • Democrats propose expanding estate tax, GOP wants to kill ‘death tax’

    October 31, 2021
    Elected officials come into office with grand plans. Then the reality of governing hits. Although President Joe Biden has a…
  • Income update feature debuts Nov. 1 on IRS Child Tax Credit portal

    October 30, 2021
    Family income affects just home much Child Tax Credit can be claimed. It also matters in the distribution of the…
  • Online tax scammers keep the scares coming year-round

    October 29, 2021
    Shutterstock There's one terrifying ghoul who hangs around long after Halloween. In fact, he and his ilk have been busy…
  • Bill to save Social Security would increase payroll tax wage base, change annual COLA calculation

    October 26, 2021
    Rep. John Larson speaking at a press conference announcing his latest Social Security bill. Joining Larson were his Democratic colleagues…
  • Capital gains taxes: Proposed increase for the ultra-wealthy, an overview for the rest of us investors

    October 25, 2021
    As the battle over how to pay for the Biden Administration budget continues on Capitol Hill, much of the focus…
  • Wireless phone taxes continue to climb

    October 24, 2021
    Photo by SHVETS production from Pexels A cell phone provider's television ad that's on heavy rotation here in the Austin…
  • A Child Tax Credit work requirement likely wouldn’t work as proponents predict

    October 23, 2021
    The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was expanded as part of the COVID-19 relief bill signed into law by President Joe…
  • Dallas man already jailed for tax fraud, pleads guilty to new PPP criminal charges

    October 22, 2021
    One of my favorite Lyle Lovett songs is "What Do You Do/The Glory of Love," where the Houston singer-songwriter shares…
  • Business closure tax tasks

    October 21, 2021
    Photo by ivan sellar from Pexels You're finally ready to give up being the boss. Or maybe you got a great offer…
  • IRS is seeking volunteers for VITA and TCE programs

    October 20, 2021
    Photo by Liza Summer from Pexels Everyone needs help now and then. That truism especially applies to filing taxes. But not everyone can…
  • More disasters mean more catastrophe-related scams, including charitable tax donation deduction ploys

    October 19, 2021
    This has been a wonderful weather week here in the Austin area. Nights have been cool. Days have topped out…
  • 5 workplace benefits questions to answer during open enrollment season

    October 18, 2021
    Millions of Americans rely on their workplace benefits to cover then health care and other needs. Most of them also…
  • IRS awards $41 million in grants to 334 VITA/TCE programs

    October 17, 2021
    Free tax-preparation and filing help is offered ever tax season through groups community groups nationwide, like this Volunteer Income Tax…
  • Tyson Fury talks tax trash about Lewis Hamilton

    October 16, 2021
    Lewis Hamilton visiting fans at the 2018 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone (Photo by Jen_ross83) It's the greatest…
  • Oct. 15 is NOT filing extension Tax Day for some

    October 15, 2021
    Hurricane Ida is one reason why some taxpayers don't have to get their extended tax returns to the IRS on…
  • It’s Oct. 15, Tax Day for procrastinating filers

    October 15, 2021
    Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels It's Tax Day. For real. October 15. The absolutely final day to get your 1040 (and…
  • Social Security wage base is $147K in 2022, meaning more payroll taxes for higher earners

    October 14, 2021
    The Social Security Administration (SSA) gave retirees and other recipients of the program's payments good news this week. Next year,…
  • More potentially taxable Social Security benefits in 2022

    October 13, 2021
    Many Social Security recipients are celebrating the announcement that their benefits will increase in 2022. But if you get other…
  • Reasons why you need to adjust your tax withholding now

    October 12, 2021
    Did you discover when you filed your taxes, either earlier this year or this week to get in under the…
  • Legal holiday debates, designations, and how they can affect federal taxes

    October 11, 2021
    Welcome to another Monday federal holiday. Today is Columbus Day. It's not necessarily manic, unless you're spending it finally finishing…
  • Proposed $600 bank account reporting rule won’t change current cash app tracking

    October 10, 2021
    Fans of peer-to-peer payment apps are worried that a proposed $600 bank account reporting threshold will affect their transactions. It won't.…
  • U.S. tax haven states finally get global attention

    October 9, 2021
    The tax voyeur in all of us enjoyed the latest unsurprising revelations of how rich people hide money around the…
  • 6 tax filing Q&A for procrastinators staring down Oct. 15

    October 8, 2021
    Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich from Pexels Hello, ultimate tax procrastinators. You now have just a week to finish your Form 1040 and…
  • ABLE accounts offer tax-favored savings help to disabled individuals

    October 7, 2021
    Saving is a key component to reaching financial independence. However, for individuals facing added challenges, putting aside money for the…
  • Farmers and ranchers in most of U.S. get drought tax relief

    October 6, 2021
    These cattle out in the West Texas Big Bend area don't appear worried about much. Their owners, however, have a…
  • Property tax proposals — one real, the other fake — under scrutiny

    October 5, 2021
    As the fight continues on Capitol Hill over how to pay for President Joe Biden's economic and infrastructure plans, property…
  • Oct. 15 also the deadline for foreign account FBAR filings

    October 4, 2021
    The big deadline change for 2021 was when the Internal Revenue Service extended the regular income tax filing deadline from…
  • Just 1.1% of family farms face estate tax under Biden plan

    October 3, 2021
    Young boy feeding the chickens. (Photo by ArtHouse Studio from Pexels) As we wind down the first weekend in October,…
  • Where in the U.S. families are likely missing out on advance child tax credit checks

    October 2, 2021
    Photo via Pexels There have been some stumbles with the delivery of Advance Child Tax Credit (AdvCTC) payments this summer,…
  • 4 tax moves to make & deadlines to note in October 2021

    October 1, 2021
    In addition to visiting your local pumpkin patch this month, make time for these October tax moves. (Photo by James…
  • States forgo federal help to replenish unemployment funds. Why?

    September 30, 2021
    Despite companies reopening as we've moved into a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of folks filing for…
  • Most Americans OK with higher taxes for the rich

    September 29, 2021
    Congress currently is debating who to tax and how much to pay for the Biden Administration's Build Back Better plan.…
  • Swiss banker wanted in U.S. tax evasion cases escapes IRS clutches

    September 28, 2021
    Looking to hide money from the Internal Revenue Service in another country? The tax agency makes finding such funds a…
  • Almost 20% of CA restaurants used zappers to evade taxes

    September 27, 2021
    The loss of tax revenue is substantial, since most states collect tax (or are supposed to) on all their meals,…
  • Child tax credit portal glitch delayed some September payments

    September 26, 2021
    But despite the technical problem, IRS says still use online tool to make changes, including stopping Advance Child Tax Credit…
  • Cannabis banking OK included in House defense bill

    September 25, 2021
    Is the fifth time the charm? The owners of cannabis businesses legal in their states certainly hope that modified multiple…
  • Expanded child tax credits help families and U.S. economy, say studies

    September 24, 2021
    Advance Child Tax Credit (AdvCTC) payments are producing a financial benefit to more than the families receiving the money. The…
  • IRS still behind in processing returns and issuing refunds

    September 23, 2021
    Here's some news that's not news for many taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service is still running behind in its processing…
  • 3 collection agencies awarded new IRS tax debt contracts

    September 22, 2021
    The Internal Revenue Service has signed new contracts with three private tax debt collection agencies. (Image via Giphy) When the…
  • Work Opportunity Tax Credit can help businesses meet staffing needs, save on taxes

    September 21, 2021
    Reviewed and updated Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 Photo by sarachicad via Flickr CC Since COVID-19 lockdowns began in March 2020, both employers…
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