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Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches

Taxes April 6, 2026 

Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches

For the week ending March 27, 2026, the average refund is worth $3,521, an 11.1% increase compared to 2025’s $3,170.

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What to Know About the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Proposal Moving Through Congress

Taxes May 28, 2025 

What to Know About the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Proposal Moving Through Congress

A new federal program would offer up to $5 billion in tax credits a year to fuel private school attendance nationwide.

Fate of $20 Billion U.S. Home Solar Market Lies in GOP Senate Hands

Taxes May 28, 2025 

Fate of $20 Billion U.S. Home Solar Market Lies in GOP Senate Hands

The U.S. residential solar market is awaiting to see if Republicans in the Senate will challenge their brethren in the House and change provisions of the massive tax-and-spending bill that executives and analysts say would devastate the industry.

Elon Musk Says in Interview He’s ‘Disappointed’ With Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Taxes May 28, 2025 

Elon Musk Says in Interview He’s ‘Disappointed’ With Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

In an interview with CBS News, Musk said he's disappointed because the tax-and-spending bill increases the deficit and "undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing."

Facing Tariffs, Should Shoppers Seek ‘Made in USA’ Goods?

Payroll May 28, 2025 

Facing Tariffs, Should Shoppers Seek ‘Made in USA’ Goods?

American shoppers may be enthusiastic for U.S.-made products, but they may also have a tough time finding and affording them.

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Taxes May 27, 2025 

Trump to Pardon Reality TV Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Convicted of $36 Million Fraud

The jury found they had defrauded Atlanta-area banks of $36 million and hidden millions of dollars in income from their reality television show, “Chrisley Knows Best,” to avoid paying taxes.

GOP Tax Bill Could Make EVs More Expensive by Removing Tax Credits

Taxes May 27, 2025 

GOP Tax Bill Could Make EVs More Expensive by Removing Tax Credits

A Republican-backed tax-and-spending bill passed by the U.S. House on May 22 aims to roll back federal clean energy incentives—a move critics warn could raise costs for those who purchase electric vehicles.

Legislators Target a Federal Tax Program That Funds State Medicaid Programs

Taxes May 27, 2025 

Legislators Target a Federal Tax Program That Funds State Medicaid Programs

For years, states have been taxing health care providers to draw down additional federal funds for their Medicaid programs.

Pending Tax Legislation Will Result in Cancellation of IRS Direct File

Taxes May 27, 2025 

Pending Tax Legislation Will Result in Cancellation of IRS Direct File

The tax bill that passed the House and is headed to the Senate includes a provision to end the IRS Direct File program.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps Most in Four Years on Trade Truce

Payroll May 27, 2025 

U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps Most in Four Years on Trade Truce

The Conference Board's gauge of confidence increased by 12.3 points to 98, marking the biggest monthly gain in four years.

 Two Postal Workers Part of $63 Million Scheme to Steal IRS Refund Checks

IRS May 27, 2025 

Two Postal Workers Part of $63 Million Scheme to Steal IRS Refund Checks

The two U.S. Postal Service clerks and the two accused check resellers have been charged with conspiracy to aid and abet bank and wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said May 23.

Business Travel to the U.S. is Taking a Big Hit

Small Business May 27, 2025 

Business Travel to the U.S. is Taking a Big Hit

Business travel to the U.S. from Europe is also down under President Donald Trump, as international opinion of the country tanks and foreign companies take their business elsewhere.

SALT Write-Off, Harvard Tax, Medicaid Cuts: What’s in Trump’s Bill

Taxes May 23, 2025 

SALT Write-Off, Harvard Tax, Medicaid Cuts: What’s in Trump’s Bill

Here’s a rundown of the House bill’s main provisions impacting people and businesses.

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