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The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…

Taxes August 14, 2024

Harris, Trump Duel for Voters With Budget-Busting Tax Proposals

The presidential candidates are trying to court voters in key battleground states ahead of a battle to rewrite the tax code.

Taxes August 13, 2024

Trump Pitches Repeal of Tax on Social Security Benefits

The cost of fully exempting Social Security benefits from taxes could top $1.6 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation.

Taxes August 13, 2024

Massachusetts Collects $2.2B From ‘Millionaires Tax’

The 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million, also known as the “Fair Share Amendment,” was approved by voters in 2022.

Taxes August 13, 2024

IRS Direct File Tool Now an Option for New Mexico Residents

New Mexico became the fourth new state that can use the IRS's new system for filing federal taxes during the 2025 tax season.

Taxes August 13, 2024

Pennsylvania to join IRS Direct File

Gov. Josh Shapiro and his staff worked with the Treasury Department to bring the program to the state for the 2025 tax season.

Taxes August 12, 2024

IRS Processing More Employee Retention Credit Claims—But With Added Scrutiny

The IRS is accelerating payments to businesses that had submitted legit claims for the ERC while continuing to weed out incorrect claims.

Jason Bramwell

Taxes August 12, 2024

IRS Shares New Draft Version of Crypto Tax Form

The fresh draft version of Form 1099-DA comes on the heels of the final regulations on crypto broker requirements being issued in June.

Jason Bramwell

Taxes August 12, 2024

Vance Floats $5,000 Child Tax Credit

JD Vance didn't offer specifics on who would qualify for the tax credit if expanded from its existing maximum of $2,000 per child.

Taxes August 12, 2024

Harris Backs Trump Proposal on Ending Taxes on Tips

The vice president made the pledge during a rally Aug. 10 in Las Vegas, two months after her rival made his pitch at a rally in that city.

Taxes August 8, 2024

The Tax Blotter – August 2024

The Tax Blotter is a round-up of recent tax legislation and rulings.

Ken Berry, JD

Taxes August 7, 2024

Tax Pros Now Required to Use Multi-Factor Authentication to Protect Client Data

Tax pros should always enable MFA within tax software products and cloud storage services containing sensitive client data, and they should never share usernames.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Taxes August 7, 2024

Taxpayers Claimed $8 Billion in Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Efficient Home Improvements

The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, extended and expanded tax credits PDF that allow taxpayers to claim residential and energy efficient home energy credits.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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A Federal Tax Credit Could Add 143,000 Film and TV Jobs, Study Says

Why IRS Service Problems Hit Some Taxpayers Much Harder in 2026

Harris, Trump Duel for Voters With Budget-Busting Tax Proposals

Trump Pitches Repeal of Tax on Social Security Benefits

Massachusetts Collects $2.2B From ‘Millionaires Tax’

IRS Direct File Tool Now an Option for New Mexico Residents