Taxes April 17, 2026
IRS Launches Online Tool to Help Taxpayers Settle Their Tax Debt
On the day following the April 15 federal tax deadline, the IRS promoted a new online tool to help taxpayers understand and resolve tax debt.
Taxes February 25, 2026
IRS Data: Average Refunds Are Bigger in 2026, Even as Fewer People File Early
So far, compared to the 2025 tax filing season, filers are seeing more money back in refunds despite overall lower filing counts.
Taxes February 24, 2026
Bank Secrecy Act Filings Used in Almost All IRS-CI Investigations
IRS Criminal Investigation released new statistics Tuesday highlighting how much the unit uses Bank Secrecy Act data in its investigations.
Staffing February 24, 2026
3 Tips to Prevent Staff Loss After Tax Season
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Taxes February 21, 2026
2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule
An easy-to-use calendar to estimate when you will probably get your 2026 IRS income tax refund. No data entry required.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Millions of Eligible Filers Didn’t Use IRS Free File
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Most Taxpayers Trust Tax Pros Over AI for Tax Preparation, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans say they don't trust artificial intelligence to prepare their taxes—even less so now than last year, according to a new report from Invoice Home.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Sanders Kicks Off California Billionaires Tax Campaign with Choice Words for the ‘Oligarchs’
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy.
Taxes February 18, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Block Key Element of Proposed California Wealth Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley says he will introduce the "Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026" on Friday. The measure would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on individuals who no longer live there.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Here’s the Average Tax Refund So Far for Filing Season 2026, According to IRS Data
Early filers in the 2026 tax season are receiving larger tax refunds on average compared with last year, according to the latest weekly statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Mamdani Proposes 9.5% NYC Property Tax Hike for Budget Gap if Governor Doesn’t Act
The proposed 9.5% hike, which New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed as the city’s nuclear option to close a $5.4 billion budget gap, would be the first of its kind since 2003.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Washington Governor Says Income Tax Proposal on Millionaires a ‘Good Start,’ But Wants More Tax Relief
Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the current legislation to impose a state income tax on millionaires is a "good start," but called on lawmakers to devote more of the revenue to direct tax breaks and relief for residents.
Taxes February 17, 2026
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Mulls Property Tax Hike, Pushes Governor to Tax the Wealthy
Mamdani is expected to propose raising property taxes to balance the city budget on Tuesday, in the face of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s continued resistance to raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations.