Taxes November 5, 2026
IRS Adjusts Tax Brackets, Standard Deduction for Tax Year 2027
The IRS has released the tax year 2027 annual inflation adjustments for nearly 70 tax provisions.
Taxes March 11, 2025
Survey: 91% of Americans Think Filing Taxes Should Be Free
In addition, two in three people describe tax preparation companies that advertise free tax filing services as "bait-and-switch" schemes, according to WalletHub's 2025 Tax Survey.
Taxes March 11, 2025
IRS: Average Tax Refund Amount Up 6.3% From This Time Last Year
The average tax refund amount for tax returns filed through Feb. 28 was $3,382, about 6.3% higher than the average refund of $3,182 through Mar. 1, 2024, the IRS said last week.
State and Local Taxes March 10, 2025
How the 50 States Rank By State and Local Tax Rates in 2025
WalletHub released a new study examining which states had the highest and lowest state and local tax rates to determine where residents are giving the most and least money back to their respective governments.
Taxes March 7, 2025
The Tax Blotter – March 7, 2025
The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent tax-related news briefs.
Taxes March 7, 2025
Can a U.S. Tax Court Decision Be Appealed?
Even though the Tax Court is commonly thought of as the forum of last resort for appealing tax bills and other IRS issues, there is a way to appeal a Tax Court ruling. However, the chances of success of these appeals are often relatively low.
Taxes March 6, 2025
IRS to Keep Tax Interest Rates the Same For Q2 of 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on March 6.
Taxes March 4, 2025
W-2 and 1095-A Forms Added to IRS Individual Online Account Tool
The IRS said Feb. 27 that it's adding the two information return documents to its IRS Individual Online Account tool, which the agency said will consolidate important tax records into one digital location.
Taxes March 4, 2025
Latest IRS Numbers Show Tax Refund Amounts Are Up
The IRS reports the average tax refund in 2025 is up $240 through the week ending Feb. 21, with more than 42 million returns processed so far.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Over 100 IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers’ Futures Are in Doubt After Tax Season
More than 100 IRS offices that host taxpayer assistance centers appear to be on the chopping block as the Trump administration continues efforts to cut waste from the federal government. But any closures likely won't take place until after tax season.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Florida Man Guilty of Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud. He also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for tax shelter clients.
Taxes February 28, 2025
The Dirty Dozen IRS Tax Scams to Watch for in 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service puts together a Dirty Dozen list warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals of tax scams to watch out for, and common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Farmers and Fishermen Face March 3 IRS Deadline
Most farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, 2025.