Taxes September 2, 2026
Tax Court Penalizes ‘Pretty Sophisticated’ Taxpayer
Depending on the situation, the IRS may have discretion to hand out some of these penalties or to cut unknowing taxpayers some slack.
Taxes January 6, 2025
Trump’s Major Legislative Agenda Will Pass by May, Speaker Mike Johnson Says
Johnson said on Fox News that the massive bill would address issues such as an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, border security, raising or eliminating the federal debt ceiling, reducing federal regulations and “dismantling the deep state.”
Taxes January 2, 2025
Nine States Cut Individual Income Taxes on Jan. 1
Seven of the states that are lowering their individual income taxes in 2025 have legislatures that are controlled by Republicans, as well as Republican governors.
Income Tax December 31, 2024
2025 Tax Refund Dates – Where’s My Refund, And When Will I Get It?
Depending on when taxpayers file their returns, they can often receive their federal tax refund payment (check or direct deposit) within 10-21 days.
Taxes December 26, 2024
Top Year-End Tax Planning Strategies
With a thorough understanding of their unique circumstances and the latest tax regulations, you can transform complex tax challenges into clear, actionable solutions—setting the stage for your clients’ financial success in 2025 and beyond.
Taxes December 26, 2024
7 Tips to Prepare for Next Year’s Taxes Now
As the end of the year approaches, now’s the time to start preparing for filing your 2024 tax return in 2025. Here are tips and strategies to prepare now for the 2025 tax-filing deadline.
Taxes December 19, 2024
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate to 70 Cents Per Mile in 2025
The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024.
Taxes December 18, 2024
Why Few Tipped Restaurant Workers Will Likely Benefit From Trump’s Promise of No Tax on Tips
While many workers hoped for tax-free tips, experts warn the proposal could disproportionately benefit higher earners and exacerbate inequalities in the service industry.
Payroll December 18, 2024
At a Glance: The Average American Household Budget
The average U.S. household spends more than $70,000 on housing, meals, transportation, health care and more. How does your household compare?
Taxes December 16, 2024
Understanding Trump’s Push to Lock in the TCJA
Whether the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are extended, modified, or left to expire, the decisions made in the coming years will shape the tax landscape for a generation.
Taxes December 16, 2024
Trump Tax Cuts May Fail to Drive Much, if Any, Economic Gain, Analysis Says
While measures up for renewal that largely benefit individuals and households are an easy sell to voters, economists caution on the scale of economic dividend they generate. The bigger spur for investment, they say, would be cuts for corporations.
Taxes December 12, 2024
IRS Recoups $4.7 Billion as Part of Latest Enforcement Initiatives
The update given by the IRS on Dec. 12 comes as the threat of additional budget cuts from Republicans and a potential new leader of the agency loom once Donald Trump takes office next month and both chambers of Congress are controlled by the GOP.
Taxes December 10, 2024
IRS: $53 Million in TCE and VITA Grants Awarded for 2025
The agency awarded grants to 41 Tax Counseling for the Elderly and 315 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance applicants.