Taxes February 25, 2026
IRS Data: Average Refunds Are Bigger in 2026, Even as Fewer People File Early
So far, compared to the 2025 tax filing season, filers are seeing more money back in refunds despite overall lower filing counts.
Taxes February 24, 2026
Bank Secrecy Act Filings Used in Almost All IRS-CI Investigations
IRS Criminal Investigation released new statistics Tuesday highlighting how much the unit uses Bank Secrecy Act data in its investigations.
Firm Management February 24, 2026 Sponsored
What CPA Firms Miss When Preparing for Tax Season
Many firms enter tax season with cautious optimism. Last season’s problems are still fresh, the lessons were applied, and there’s a hope this year will be different. Then the first few weeks hit.
Taxes February 21, 2026
2026 IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule
An easy-to-use calendar to estimate when you will probably get your 2026 IRS income tax refund. No data entry required.
State and Local Taxes February 20, 2026
Which States Have the Highest Taxes?
"Tax burden" measures the proportion of total personal income that residents pay toward state and local taxes. And it’s not uniform across the U.S. either.
Taxes February 20, 2026
Millions of Eligible Filers Didn’t Use IRS Free File
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Most Taxpayers Trust Tax Pros Over AI for Tax Preparation, Survey Finds
A majority of Americans say they don't trust artificial intelligence to prepare their taxes—even less so now than last year, according to a new report from Invoice Home.
Advisory February 19, 2026
Online Creators Worried About Finances and Income Taxes – A Growing Opportunity for Tax and Accounting Pros
As the creator economy expands into what industry estimates place at a $205 billion global market, many content creators are discovering that growth brings new business responsibilities alongside creative opportunity.
Taxes February 19, 2026
Sanders Kicks Off California Billionaires Tax Campaign with Choice Words for the ‘Oligarchs’
Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy.
Taxes February 18, 2026
GOP Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Block Key Element of Proposed California Wealth Tax
Rep. Kevin Kiley says he will introduce the "Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026" on Friday. The measure would prohibit any state from levying taxes retroactively on individuals who no longer live there.
Taxes February 18, 2026
Here’s the Average Tax Refund So Far for Filing Season 2026, According to IRS Data
Early filers in the 2026 tax season are receiving larger tax refunds on average compared with last year, according to the latest weekly statistics released by the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes February 18, 2026
2026 Tax Filing and Form 1099-K – Know the New Rules This Tax Season
People who earn income or receive payments through third-party settlement organizations like Cash App, eBay, Etsy, PayPal, and Venmo—for the payment of “goods or services”—may receive Form 1099-K this year. Here are the new rules.