Taxes February 12, 2026
Senate Votes to Overturn D.C. Tax Decoupling, as Locals Push Back
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday blocking changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code, which will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Taxes January 9, 2026
Opinion: Americans Are Living in the Worst of All Tax Worlds
There's no doubt the U.S. needs more tax revenue, but there are far better ways to get it than tariffs, wealth taxes, or flat taxes.
Taxes January 8, 2026
IRS: 2026 Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 26
The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.
Income Tax January 8, 2026
10 Tax Deductions the IRS Will Slap Down Fast
While there have been several unusual deductions that were approved by the courts or the IRS, here are 10 that didn’t make the grade.
Taxes January 6, 2026
Retirement Savers Be Warned: A Tax Break Has Disappeared in 2026
For years, workers nearing retirement could decide whether to take the immediate tax break of pretax savings in their 401(k) plans or build tax-free income they could access later from a Roth IRA. But starting in January, that choice will disappear for high-income earners.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Soul-Searching for Californians
The controversial proposed ballot measure is already creating fractures among powerful Democrats who enjoy tremendous sway in California.
Taxes January 5, 2026
These States Cut Their Income Tax for 2026. Could Massachusetts Be Next?
The pro-business Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance is pushing for a pair of proposed ballot questions this year. One of them would lower the state’s income tax from 5% to 4%.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability
Gamblers and casual bettors nationwide face a new tax reality: Starting in 2026, they can deduct just 90% of their losses against winnings, a drop from the prior full 100% allowance.
Taxes January 2, 2026
Vrbo Parent Company Sues Michigan Over $18.8 Million Tax Bill
The short-term vacation rental platform HomeAway has sued Michigan's Department of Treasury, disputing an $18.8 million use tax bill levied for the years 2020 through 2022.
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS-CI Releases Its 2025 Highlight Reel
From tax evasion to cybercrime, IRS Criminal Investigation’s top 10 cases of 2025 resulted in multiyear prison sentences and multimillion-dollar financial settlements.
Taxes December 30, 2025
Will Billionaires Really Leave California? Why Wealth Tax Backers Aren’t Worried
If passed by California voters in November 2026, the measure would impose a one-time tax of 5% on individuals with assets worth $1 billion or more.
Income Tax December 28, 2025
2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.
Taxes December 26, 2025
New USPS Rule Could Affect Year-End Tax Deductions
As a result of the new stipulation, the date stamped on mailed items may be several days later than when the mail was actually deposited, raising concerns for taxpayers who rely on the postmark to document the timing of charitable gifts.