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Tax Filings Lag While Tax Refunds Fall Short Of Early Hype

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Intuit Wins Big In FTC Fight Over TurboTax “Free” Ads

Intuit Wins Big In FTC Fight Over TurboTax “Free” Ads

A federal appeals court has handed Intuit a significant procedural win in its long-running fight with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could...

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$8.5 Million Fake Trust Tax Scheme Nets Prison Sentences For Texas Family

$8.5 Million Fake Trust Tax Scheme Nets Prison Sentences For Texas Family

A Texas family’s effort to turn fake trusts into legitimate tax refunds ended with federal prison sentences, concluding a multimillion-dollar fraud...

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When Will Your Tax Refund Arrive? What To Know This Tax Filing Season

When Will Your Tax Refund Arrive? What To Know This Tax Filing Season

Tax refunds are a bright spot for many filers. This year, they’re also a bit of a puzzle. Early IRS data show tax refunds are running higher than...

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Court Strikes Down New Treasury Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

Court Strikes Down New Treasury Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule

A lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas has upended another Treasury reporting rule—this time targeting residential real estate...

24.03.2026 5

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The IRS Is Sitting On $1.2 Billion In Unclaimed Tax Refunds

23.03.2026 3

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Tax Breaks: The Not As Harmless As It Sounds Edition

Tax Breaks: The Not As Harmless As It Sounds Edition

Around this time of year, I get asked (a lot) about what happens when you don’t pay your taxes. That’s usually followed up by some suggestion that...

21.03.2026 8

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50 Ways To Get Tax-Free Cash Or Benefits –And Leave The IRS Behind

50 Ways To Get Tax-Free Cash Or Benefits –And Leave The IRS Behind

Whether you’re still wrestling with your 2025 income tax return or have finished this time-consuming and annoying task, you might be feeling right...

21.03.2026 10

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Tax Season Filings Are Catching Up, But Still Lag Behind Last Year

20.03.2026 6

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Using Payroll Taxes To Fund Your Business (Or Your Lifestyle) Is A Felony

19.03.2026 10

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The $12 Million Medical Fraud That Put Patients At Risk

18.03.2026 7

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Filing For A Tax Return Extension? Don’t Make This Common Mistake

17.03.2026 6

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Despite Its Infamous Oscar Envelope Mistake, PwC Still Counts The Vote

Before the first celebrity steps onto the red carpet for the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, and before a single envelope is opened on stage,...

15.03.2026 10

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Tax Breaks: The Refunds, Robots And Red Tape Edition

The IRS has released its latest filing season snapshot, covering returns received through March 6, just over a month before the April 15 deadline. So...

14.03.2026 7

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Tax Refunds Are Up In 2026—But Not As Much As Some Expected

13.03.2026 9

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Taxpayers Are Asking AI For Help. Trusting It Is Another Story.

12.03.2026 10

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A New Confusing IRS Notice Could Mean A Long Wait For Your Tax Refund

Congressional Democrats are raising questions about IRS notices being sent to hundreds of thousands of taxpayers whose refunds have been delayed...

11.03.2026 6

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Tax Season Question: Who’s Running The Struggling IRS?

About a month before the close of the 2026 tax filing season, there’s a big question in Washington: Who is running the IRS? Senate Finance Committee...

11.03.2026 7

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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Jenny Groberg

10.03.2026 4

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IRS Proposes Rules For Trump Accounts—What Families Need To Know

The IRS and Treasury have issued proposed regulations for Trump accounts (also called 530A accounts), the new child savings accounts created by the...

09.03.2026 4

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Tax Breaks: The On Deck (Watch For Curveballs) Edition

Spring is in the air. I can feel it. To be fair, I’m at my mom’s home in North Carolina, where the temps have been in the 60s, so that helps. But...

07.03.2026 6

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Warning: New IRS Instructions Limit ‘No Tax On Tips’ Deduction For Gig Workers

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act President Donald Trump signed last July was supposed to fulfill a simple pledge he had made on the campaign trail:...

06.03.2026 6

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The IRS Dirty Dozen: Tax Scams To Watch For In 2026

What’s the greatest risk to taxpayers this tax filing season? Every year, the IRS releases its “Dirty Dozen,” a list of common scams and abusive...

05.03.2026 8

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How Confident Can You Be In The Person Preparing Your Tax Return?

How confident are you in the person preparing your tax return? Millions of taxpayers rely on paid preparers each year, often assuming those...

05.03.2026 7

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Sanders And Khanna Push National 5% Annual Billionaire Wealth Tax

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced legislation this week to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on...

03.03.2026 10

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IRS Filing Season Still Trails 2025, But Refunds Are Up More Than 10%

IRS data from the fourth week of the tax filing season—the week ending February 20, 2026—suggest that, despite the promise of higher refunds,...

01.03.2026 10

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Following The Money: How Financial Data Helps Solve IRS Criminal Cases

When it comes to financial crimes investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), the agency’s most effective tool is likely not what you...

01.03.2026 20

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Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable This Year?

More than 70 million Americans receive benefits from the Social Security Administration—whether retirement, disability, or Supplemental Security...

01.03.2026 10

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Tax Breaks: The Slow Down, Double-Check Edition

It’s 2026. Do you know where your refund is? The latest IRS tax stats (through February 20, 2026) show the number of taxpayers who have filed so far...

01.03.2026 10

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Yes, Bad Bunny And Other Puerto Ricans Are U.S. Citizens. But Taxes? That’s Complicated

11.02.2026 7

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How To Pay Less And Stay Safe As The Tax Code Changes And The IRS Crumbles

08.02.2026 7

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Tax Breaks: The Really (Really) Big Government Checks Edition

07.02.2026 10

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How Tax Credits Can Lower Your Tax Bill—or Boost Your Refund

06.02.2026 7

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Georgia Man Sentenced To Nearly 15 Years For $13 Million Covid Relief Fraud And Tax Schemes

06.02.2026 9

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Should You Take The Standard Deduction Or Itemize On Your 2025 Taxes?

04.02.2026 10

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Former College Football Star Convicted In $200 Million Health Care Fraud Case

04.02.2026 10

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Tax Breaks: The Tax Filing Season, But Throw In A Shutdown Edition

31.01.2026 7

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Is A Trump Account The Right Savings Plan For Your Children?

31.01.2026 20

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What’s In An IRS Form Number? Usually Nothing Meaningful. Until Trump.

31.01.2026 10

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Tips From A Former IRS Insider: Five Potential Flags To Avoid This Tax Season

29.01.2026 8

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The 10 Most Serious Problems Taxpayers Have With The IRS

29.01.2026 20

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Watchdog Warns IRS May Struggle During The 2026 Tax Filing Season

28.01.2026 30

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You Can Still Write The IRS A Check, But Your Refund Will Be Direct Deposit

28.01.2026 9

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Treasury Cancels All Booz Allen Contracts Over Leak Of Billionaires’ Tax Data

27.01.2026 30

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IRS Gives IRA Providers More Time To Implement SECURE 2.0 Changes

27.01.2026 10

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Why The IRS Doesn’t Need To Audit You To Assess Extra Taxes

26.01.2026 30

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Tax Breaks: The Everyone Is Waiting For Forms W-2 Edition

24.01.2026 9

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IRS Offers More Info On How The New Overtime Deduction Works

24.01.2026 40

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Choosing The Right Filing Status For Your 2025 Tax Return

23.01.2026 8

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Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Bigger In 2026—And What Else You Need To Know

22.01.2026 10

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