Taxes October 22, 2026
Meta Strikes Deal with Zuckerberg to Keep Him in California Over Billionaire Tax
Meta negotiated a new stock deal to keep CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the state in case the wealth tax passes.
Taxes October 22, 2026
‘Millionaires Tax’ Repeal Would Threaten Childcare Subsidies, Washington Gov. Warns
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that repealing Washington’s new “millionaires tax” would make childcare even less affordable for all families.
Taxes October 22, 2026
New York Quadruples Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
The legislation will increase the annual personal income tax credit from $200 to $800 for individuals and from $400 to $1,600 for married couples beginning in tax year 2027.
Tax Planning October 21, 2026
How to Make More Tax-Savvy Investments
Knowing which investments to keep in and out of your taxable accounts will make your money go further.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Tax Pros: After the Oct. 15 Deadline, Time to Update Your Security Plan to Include AI
Tax professionals are being urged to preview their security plans and IT readiness.
Technology October 20, 2026
Intuit Offers Free Federal Tax Filing with Credit Karma Tax
Global financial technology company Intuit is re-launching Credit Karma Tax, providing users with free federal tax filing and a $15 flat rate for state filing, no matter their tax complexity.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Why Microsoft and Others Are On the Sidelines of Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Fight
Washington’s biggest private employers, including Microsoft, are neutral in the “millionaires tax” debate as they concentrate on warding off other taxes.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Donating to Charity? Your Generosity Could Pay Off at Tax Time This Year
Starting with the 2026 tax year, taxpayers who take the standard deduction can also claim a new deduction for qualifying charitable cash contributions.
Taxes October 19, 2026
Student Loan Forgiveness is a Ticking Tax Bomb Again, Study Warns
A tax exemption for student loan forgiveness expired, meaning borrowers could face a big, surprise bill from the IRS.
Taxes October 16, 2026
The Post-Extension Window: How to Sequence Firm Automation Before Busy Season
Pick the workflow with the clearest rules and the most wasted hours. For most tax and bookkeeping practices that is document requests for individual returns.
Taxes October 16, 2026
Who Designed Prop. 40? Meet the Academics Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Brawl
Four academics led by Emmanuel Saez designed California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax, sparking fierce debate over inequality, enforcement and economic impact.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Nationwide Enforcement Surge Uncovers $490 Million in Tax Fraud
A national tax fraud enforcement surge resulted in the prosecutions of 76 defendants whose actions caused an estimated loss of revenue to the federal government of more than $490 million, the Justice Department and the IRS said on Oct. 14.