Taxes February 13, 2026
Tax Court Slams Brakes on Charitable Deduction
The Tax Court immediately nixed the deduction because of the inadequate substantiation and the lack of any appraisal for high-income items.
Taxes February 29, 2024
IRS Gives Tax Relief to Spokane-Area Taxpayers Affected by Wildfires
These taxpayers now have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Taxes February 29, 2024
H&R Block Produces Streaming Comedy Series, ‘Responsibility Island’
The comedic satire is comprised of four short episodes, featuring a dynamic and hilarious cast. All four episodes will air on Friday, Feb. 16, on The Roku Channel, YouTube or H&R Block’s website.
Taxes February 29, 2024
IRS Makes Enhancements to ‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool, So Taxpayers Can Track Refund Date and Status
Recent improvements to Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov provide more information and remains the best way to check the status of a refund.
Taxes February 28, 2024
How to Correct an E-Filed Return Rejected for Missing Form 8962
Taxpayers must file Form 8962 if any family member was enrolled in Marketplace health insurance and IRS records show that APTC was paid to their Marketplace insurance company.
Taxes February 28, 2024
Mississippi Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Conspiracy
A group of Mississippi tax return preparers were sentenced to prison on February 22, 2024, for charges related to a conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns for clients in Jackson, Mississippi.
Taxes February 27, 2024
San Diego Taxpayers Get Extension Until June 17 Due to Flooding
The same relief will be available to any other California localities added later to the disaster area. The current list of eligible localities is always available on the disaster relief page on IRS.gov.
Taxes February 27, 2024
12 Tips for Self-Employed Taxpayers
Whether you’ve been self-employed for ages or are one of many entrepreneurs to have launched a business recently, lowering your taxes is always a savvy business strategy.
Taxes February 23, 2024
How Tax Automation and Advisory Solutions Can Transform a Firm
With new AI applications, tax professionals will have more time to focus on serving clients, staff will uplevel their skills more quickly, solo practitioners will scale more easily, and professionals will increase earnings.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Isn’t Raising Tax Interest Rates in Q2 2024
Starting on April 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 8% per year, compounded daily.
Taxes February 21, 2024
Corporate Jet Use by Super-Wealthy Is Latest IRS Crackdown Push
Audits this spring will look at where inappropriate deductions were made and where personal travel by jet wasn’t logged as income.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Stresses It Will Issue More Refunds If Child Tax Credit Bill Passes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says parents don’t need to wait to file their 2024 tax return while the bill sits in the Senate.
Taxes February 20, 2024
$1,741 Is the Average Tax Refund So Far, IRS Says
The average tax refund is down more than 20% over last year, according to the latest statistics from the IRS.