Taxes March 2, 2026
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when they file in 2027.
Taxes February 27, 2026
Bipartisan Senate Finance Committee Bill Promises ‘Commonsense Fixes’ to IRS
The 162-page draft bill, called the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, bundles a number of already introduced tax administration bills with additional recommendations from the National Taxpayer Advocate.
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 12, 2026
Senate Votes to Overturn D.C. Tax Decoupling, as Locals Push Back
The Senate passed a joint resolution on Thursday blocking changes to the District of Columbia’s tax code, which will now head to President Donald Trump’s desk.
Taxes February 12, 2026
Wyden Assails Trump Over $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS
Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden introduced a bill Feb. 10 to block the president from receiving any payout, by levying a 100% tax on it. The legislation is unlikely to move given Republicans’ majority in the Senate.
Taxes February 5, 2026
House Advances Measure to Block D.C. Tax Code Decoupling
Congress took steps on Wednesday toward blocking changes to D.C.’s local tax code, even as District officials warned it could wreak havoc on tax season and smash a hole in the city’s budget.
General News February 3, 2026
House Narrowly Passes Compromise Bill to End Shutdown
The 217-214 vote sent the retooled spending package to President Donald Trump’s desk for his expected signature as soon as later Tuesday.
Taxes February 3, 2026
Republicans Look to Rebuke D.C. Council with Swing at Local Tax Code
The House is preparing to vote on a disapproval resolution this week that would reverse a recent measure passed by the D.C. Council that separates some local tax policies from the revamped federal tax code.
Taxes January 23, 2026
New Effort to Restore Gambling Loss Tax Deduction Busts in House
The House Rules Committee declined to advance an amendment to a larger spending bill that would restore a gambler’s ability to deduct 100 percent of losses on annual tax filings.
Taxes January 21, 2026
IRS, Treasury Update Safe Harbor Explanations for Retirement Plan Administrators
Notice 2026-13 provides two safe harbor explanations that plan administrators can use to satisfy the requirement under Section 402(f) of the tax code to provide certain information to recipients of eligible rollover distributions.
Taxes January 21, 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Not Backing Down From Tax Shift Bill After Massachusetts Senate Rebuke
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said twice this week that she intends to stick with her bill to override the state’s property tax law despite continued opposition.
Taxes January 20, 2026
Reps. Pappas, Lawler Propose Bipartisan New Energy Tax Credit for Working Families
U.S. Reps. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) are proposing a temporary 75% federal tax credit for moderate-income families that pay more than 3% of their annual income on energy costs.