Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
Taxes March 7, 2024
IRS Tries to Clear Up Confusion on Medical Expenses
Expenditures for general health and wellness aren't considered medical expenses, regardless of some claims to the contrary.
Taxes March 6, 2024
Free File Program Filings Up Nearly 10% This Tax Season, IRS Says
As of Feb. 24, 943,000 taxpayers had filed returns using Free File, up from last year's comparable period of 860,000 returns filed.
Taxes March 5, 2024
IRS: Time is Running Out to Claim COVID Stimulus Credit
The refundable Recovery Rebate Credit is aimed at taxpayers who did not get one or more of their pandemic-era stimulus checks.
Taxes March 5, 2024
Would You Give Up Social Media For One Year to Never Pay Taxes Again?
Americans hate taxes so much that they would entertain some bizarre options for a tax-free life, according to WalletHub.
Taxes February 29, 2024
March 1 Tax Deadline Nears for Many Farmers, Fisherman
Only taxpayers that have paid their estimated tax payments by Jan. 16 can file by the regular April 15 deadline and avoid penalties.
Taxes February 29, 2024
IRS Makes Enhancements to ‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool, So Taxpayers Can Track Refund Date and Status
Recent improvements to Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov provide more information and remains the best way to check the status of a refund.
Taxes February 28, 2024
‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool Gets Updates – How to Estimate Your 2024 Income Tax Refund Date
“When will I get my tax refund?” is one of the most common questions for many taxpayers. While the answer is never exact, we can give you a pretty good estimate based on a few factors
Taxes February 28, 2024
Mississippi Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Conspiracy
A group of Mississippi tax return preparers were sentenced to prison on February 22, 2024, for charges related to a conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns for clients in Jackson, Mississippi.
Taxes February 22, 2024
Arizona AG Asks Federal Court to Stop IRS From Taxing Family Rebate
Calling its actions illegal, Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal magistrate to block the IRS from taxing last year’s rebate.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Isn’t Raising Tax Interest Rates in Q2 2024
Starting on April 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 8% per year, compounded daily.
Taxes February 21, 2024
Corporate Jet Use by Super-Wealthy Is Latest IRS Crackdown Push
Audits this spring will look at where inappropriate deductions were made and where personal travel by jet wasn’t logged as income.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Stresses It Will Issue More Refunds If Child Tax Credit Bill Passes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says parents don’t need to wait to file their 2024 tax return while the bill sits in the Senate.