Taxes March 16, 2026
Americans to Spend 11.6 Billion Hours Completing Federal Compliance Forms
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) currently lists more than 10,000 forms and documents that individuals and organizations must complete.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Wyden Questions Changes to Postmark Rule as Tax, Election Deadlines Loom
Wide-scale changes to when the U.S. Postal Service collects mail and postmarks envelopes could jeopardize timely tax returns and the ability for voters in Oregon and other states to have their ballots counted, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) warned March 12.
Taxes March 12, 2026
IRS Updates Withholding Estimator to Include OBBBA Tax Changes
The IRS has enhanced its Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect changes to tax credits and deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions on tips, overtime, auto loan interest, and other tax breaks.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS Proposes Regs on How to Open a Trump Account Under the OBBBA
The IRS says these proposed regulations provide useful information for parents and guardians who may want to elect to open an initial Trump Account and for prospective trustees of Trump Accounts.
IRS March 11, 2026
IRS, Treasury Issue Proposed Rules for Trump Accounts Contribution Pilot Program
The proposed regulations issued on March 6 provide rules on how the Treasury Department will make one-time $1,000 pilot program contributions to the Trump Accounts of eligible children.
Taxes March 11, 2026
Ex-Mayor of Portage, Indiana, Sentenced to 3 Years of Probation for Federal IRS Charge
James Snyder will have to pay $78,111.57 in restitution, which is what he still owes for obstructing the IRS, made in monthly payments of $570 a month. He has paid $18,000 of his debt.
Taxes March 10, 2026
Law Professor Learns Harsh State Income Tax Lesson
A law school professor working from home contested a state law requiring him to pay tax to a different state than the one where he resides.
Taxes March 10, 2026
5 Tax Changes to Account for Before Filing 2025 Tax Returns
Several provisions enacted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which apply to the 2025-2028 tax years, may impact taxpayers’ returns. Here are five to consider before filing.
Taxes March 9, 2026
Tax Refunds Are Up Nearly 11% So Far in 2026, According to IRS Data
For the week ending Feb. 27, the average refund was $3,742, up 10.6% over the average of $3,382 for the same timeframe last year.
Taxes March 9, 2026
AICPA Urges IRS to Expand First Time Abatement Program
In a letter to the tax agency, the American Institute of CPAs asked the IRS to expand the First Time Abatement program in order to cover more types of tax and information return penalties.
IRS March 9, 2026
IRS Extends Support Hours on Weekdays and Saturdays Through April 30
Taxpayers can check whether a nearby Taxpayer Assistance Center is offering extended hours by visiting IRS.gov to use the TAC Locator tool.
IRS March 9, 2026
Former IRS Agent Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison
Kathleen Mannion, 59, of Lawrence, MA, pleaded guilty last May to four counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of a false tax return and one count of theft of government money.