Taxes February 5, 2026
When to Expect 2026 IRS Income Tax Refunds – Estimated Date Chart for Tax Refunds
When will I get my refund? Everybody wants to know. We can give you a good estimate, with an easy chart and no numbers to enter.
Taxes February 4, 2026
Union Leaders, Activists Sue to Block Vote on Massachusetts Income Tax Cut
The lawsuit claims the wording of signature petitions to qualify for the ballot were "misleading and deceptive" because it didn't mention the cuts would cover all three categories of income taxes, including capital gains taxes paid by businesses.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Oregon Democrats Unveil Plan to Close Trump Tax ‘Loopholes’ and Reduce Budget Deficit
Two key Oregon Democrats on Monday unveiled a plan to increase state revenue by dropping several state tax breaks copied from President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax-and-spending law passed last year.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Says He Can’t Support ‘Millionaire’s Tax’ Bill Without Changes
In a long-anticipated bill, which is getting formally introduced this week, legislative Democrats are proposing a 9.9% tax on annual earnings of more than $1 million starting in 2028.
Taxes February 3, 2026
GruntWorx and Truss Partner to Bring AI-Enhanced OCR Automation to Tax Professionals
This collaboration introduces a new integration, enabling customers to leverage GruntWorx’s AI-enhanced Optical Character Recognition automation.
IRS February 2, 2026
Government Shutdown Could Slow Some Income Tax Refunds, Says IRS
Core tax systems remain operational during a shutdown, meaning Americans can still file their tax returns and receive refunds, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes February 2, 2026
IRS: Simple Payment Plans Have Expanded to Businesses
In an email to tax professionals on Monday, the IRS said it recently updated qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, formerly known as “streamlined installment agreements,” to include business taxpayers.
Taxes February 2, 2026
Experts Weigh in On Connecticut Potentially Repealing State Income Tax
Economists have their doubts about a proposal from Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey, a Republican, to repeal the state's income tax.
Taxes January 30, 2026
Newsom Describes Calls with Anguished Rich as He Continues Opposing California Billionaire Tax
At a Bloomberg forum event in San Francisco, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the proposed billionaire tax would ultimately degrade the state’s tax base as the ultrawealthy left the state.
Taxes January 30, 2026
Trump Sues IRS and the Treasury Department for $10B Over Leak of His Tax Returns
The suit was filed Thursday in Miami federal court by the president, his sons Donald Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization, which manages the president’s real estate holdings.
Taxes January 29, 2026
Some Taxpayers are Considering Not Paying – Think Again, Says Preparer
There's historical precedent for tax protests, but there are real-world consequences to not paying taxes that one Connecticut tax preparer said makes such a protest inadvisable.
Taxes January 29, 2026
Report: Massachusetts Income Tax Cut Could Cost State $5 Billion
Inching toward the Nov. 3 ballot is a proposal to reduce the state's personal income tax rate from 5% to 4% over three years, which backers say would save individual taxpayers an estimated $4,000 during that period.