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 April 16, 2024
Bidens Paid 23.7% Effective Federal Tax Rate in 2023
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden paid $146,629 in federal income taxes on a combined $619,976 in AGI last year.
Taxes April 16, 2024
Tax Refunds Dropped by 3.3 Percent in 2024
Fewer U.S. taxpayers have received a refund this year in the run-up to tax day compared to 2023, signaling some consumer spending may be disrupted.
Taxes April 16, 2024
Florida Lawyer Gets 8 Years in Prison for Fraudulent Charity Tax Claims
A Florida attorney was sentenced today to eight years in prison for conspiring to defraud the United States and tax evasion.
Taxes April 16, 2024
4 Key Crypto Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs and Digital Investors
By taking the right steps, it's possible to avoid overpaying taxes and enjoy tax benefits.
Taxes April 15, 2024
IRS Adds More Census Tracts For EV Charger Tax Credit
These additional census tracts were determined to meet the description of eligible census tracts in Notice 2024-20, the IRS said.
Taxes April 11, 2024
Trump Tax Cuts Were Neither Panacea Nor Rip-Off
While the cuts yielded benefits to Americans up and down the income scale, the benefits could best be described as modest.
Taxes April 11, 2024
Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers
Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.
Taxes April 11, 2024
COUNTERPOINT: IRS Should Not Be Trusted With Direct File
Despite its recent trendiness in certain circles, Direct File has little potential for good—and much for bad.
Taxes April 11, 2024
POINT: IRS Direct File Simplifies Doing Taxes, Saves Money
The new IRS Direct File tool represents government at its best: saving families time and money.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS Proposes Regs For Stock Repurchase Excise Tax
The new guidance pertains to the Inflation Reduction Act's 1% excise tax owed on corporate stock repurchases or buybacks.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS Warns of ‘Wildly Inaccurate Tax Advice’ on Social Media
When it comes to taxes, misleading information on social media can lead to financial or even legal problems, the IRS said.
Taxes April 9, 2024
IRS Adds Security Steps For Tax Pros to Receive Transcripts
The IRS told tax professionals last week it’s making changes that will impact how practitioners obtain a client's tax transcripts.