Taxes December 19, 2025
2025-2026 Tax Season Guide to OBBBA Tax Law Changes – SPECIAL SERIES
This series of articles spotlights key tax issues and changes made to tax law in 2025 and the years to come as a result of the OBBBA.
Taxes December 18, 2025
IRS Confirms $2K Slot Jackpot Threshold Set to Begin in 2026
The confirmation follows Monday’s posting of a draft IRS Form W-2G, reflecting changes mandated by the OBBBA, which amended federal information-reporting requirements for certain payments, including casino gambling winnings.
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AICPA December 18, 2025
AICPA Applauds Passage of Disaster Legislation to Extend Lookback Period
The act offers taxpayers impacted by disasters more opportunities to meet their tax obligations without additional confusion, stress, and anxiety.
Taxes December 17, 2025
Here’s Why Americans Could See a $1,000 Increase in Tax Refunds Next Year
Recent tax legislation imposed by President Donald Trump and enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is at the heart of the increase, the White House said.
Taxes December 17, 2025
Sen. Ossoff Teams Up with Trump Ally on Small Business Tax Legislation Ahead of Midterms
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) has teamed up with Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi on legislation to cut income taxes for qualifying small businesses with up to 15 employees.
Taxes December 17, 2025
New Yorkers Support Boosting Taxes on the Wealthy to Pay for Free Child Care, Poll Shows
An obstacle to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plan to expand free child care is its reliance on lawmakers in Albany and tax revenue from wealthy New Yorkers, though a new survey indicated broad support for that approach.
Taxes December 15, 2025
Trump’s Promised Big Tax Cuts Are Expected to Disappoint the Average Worker
Forecasts of a bump in the average tax refund coming in the new year mask the uneven distribution of new tax breaks in President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, said Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the Cato Institute.
Income Tax December 12, 2025
2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.
Legislation December 8, 2025
Decoding the OBBB: Practical Insights for CPAs and Their Clients
For CPAs, accountants, and tax professionals, the OBBB delivers sweeping reforms, some long-awaited from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and some unexpected.
Taxes December 3, 2025
IRS Urges Americans to Take These Steps Before Upcoming Tax Season Begins
The IRS says planning early is extra important this year because of major changes, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which can significantly affect federal taxes, credits and deductions.
Accounting December 3, 2025
Former Accounting Exec Busted for Allegedly Cheating the IRS, Getting Paid Under the Table
Stephen Hochberg, 77, who was an accounting and real estate executive in Sudbury, MA, was recently charged by the feds and has agreed to plead guilty to perpetrating the multi-year scheme.
Taxes December 2, 2025
What Would the U.S. Look Like Without Income Tax? Trump Says We’re About to Find Out
President Donald Trump made the bold claim about an income tax-free America during a Dec. 2 Cabinet meeting, after touting the impact of his trade policies and potential “dividend” stimulus checks.