Record-setting blazes across Nebraska earlier this year burned more than 800,000 acres. Now, the IRS has granted affected Cornhusker State taxpayers relief, including a new Feb. 1, 2027, deadline.
Tax professionals can help you deal with Internal Revenue Service inquiries, as long as you officially authorize them to do so. Here are your third party tax representative options and how to invoke them.
If only finding, and paying for, child care was as easy as stacking youngster’s blocks. At least the tax code offers some help in covering these expenses, with two child care options expanded this year.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been slow to develop, but other major storms have wreaked havoc across the United States. Here are the hard-hit places where the IRS has granted taxpayers relief, such as extended tax deadlines.
Tax documentation is necessary for many financial transactions, such as applying for a mortgage. The IRS’ new digital compliance report should make the process easier.
If you got overtime pay, you might be able to claim a tax deduction for it. The IRS has new and updated answers about this One Big Beautiful Bill’s OT tax break.
State sales tax rates hit a new national average high this summer. Consumer spending fell. Coincidence? Probably. But the convergence also underscored the pressures on U.S. consumers…and political candidates as we head into November’s elections.
School, at all levels, is back in session. In addition to classroom studies, students and their families need to do some homework on how tax breaks can help them cover educational costs.
Teachers regularly spend their own money to make sure that their students have a positive educational experience. Many of these educators qualify for the educator expenses tax deduction, which has been expanded for the 2026 tax year.
Bettors place around $30 billion on National Football League games each season. As the NFL’s 2026 preseason games start this week, remember that gambling winnings are taxable income.
Your business probably depends on computers. The IRS wants you to use that device to establish a Business Taxpayer Account (BTA). The online business tax option recently got some upgrades.
Fall classes are about to start. Sales tax holidays can help you save on supplies. Here are the remaining events in a dozen states this August.
August brings us the sunsetting of summer. But amid the season’s waning days, taking care of some tax tasks can be beneficial. Here are five tax moves to consider this August.
Summer is winding down, and parents are focusing on getting their young students ready for the resumption of school. But August also is a great month to make some money-saving tax moves.
With fall semesters looming, August is prime back-to-school sales tax holiday season. Three states wrap up July and welcome August with tax-free events. Another continues its holiday into the coming month. And 12 have new tax-free events throughout August.
Dog tired of hearing about taxes? Sorry, but these dog days of August are perfect for making some late summer tax moves. Technically, the Dog Days of Summer take up more of July than August. But July is so identified as America’s birthday month, I’m sure it doesn’t mind the following 31 days being more popularly associated with the canine descriptor. So, I’m sticking with that take, and relying on some canine terms to talk about August tax tasks. Fetch the info you’ll need. This, in the tax world, means getting a handle on tax documents that will help you…
The dog days of August are here, but don’t dog it when it comes to taxes. August tends to be one of the hottest months of the year. Considering the heat wave records that already have been set, I’m a little concerned about what’s to come in the next 30 days. Technically, the Dog Days of Summer take up more of July than August. But the eighth month of the year usually is more popularly associated with the term. So, I’m sticking with that take, and relying on some canine terms to talk about August tax tasks. Fetch the info…
August
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TO WRAP UP 2026
It’s over! With October’s extended filing deadline behind us, it is now time to focus on year-end moves to reduce your 2026 tax bill.
You’ll find ways to do just that on the Tax Tips page (see the More Tax Posts drop-down menu at the top of the blog), as well as the separate tax tip pages for each month, notably October through December. If you’re on the Tax Tips page, you’ll find a monthly list at the end of this column. If you’re on another blog page, you can head straight to the October tips; at the bottom of that tips page you’ll find links to all the other 11 months’ collections of tax advice.
Not to spoil what you’ll find in that tax advice, but it does cover such things as tax deductions for charitable donations, investment moves that could reduce tax due, and ways to max out your tax-favored retirement savings.
Finally, as the year winds down, things get hectic. There are lots of other things to occupy our time, like the much more fun upcoming holidays. But don’t lose sight of taxes, since timing is key. To be of use, most tax moves must be made by the end of the tax year. That’s Thursday, Dec. 31, which also is the last business day of the year.
So that you don’t miss that final tax year deadline, also keep an eye on the countdown clock below. It will keep you on top of just how much time is left to make important, tax-saving moves. (Note: I’m in the Central Time Zone, so adjust accordingly for where you live.)