Income Tax January 8, 2026
10 Tax Deductions the IRS Will Slap Down Fast
While there have been several unusual deductions that were approved by the courts or the IRS, here are 10 that didn’t make the grade.
Taxes January 6, 2026
7 Wild and Crazy Tax Deductions that the IRS Actually Allowed
As the 2026 tax filing season gets underway, take note of these seven “wild and crazy” deductions that have previously been allowed.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability
Gamblers and casual bettors nationwide face a new tax reality: Starting in 2026, they can deduct just 90% of their losses against winnings, a drop from the prior full 100% allowance.
Taxes December 26, 2025
New USPS Rule Could Affect Year-End Tax Deductions
As a result of the new stipulation, the date stamped on mailed items may be several days later than when the mail was actually deposited, raising concerns for taxpayers who rely on the postmark to document the timing of charitable gifts.
Taxes November 12, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Ex-Chief of Staff Accused of Fraud, Tax Crimes in Public Corruption Case
Federal officials arrested Dana Williamson on Nov. 12 in a public corruption probe that includes multiple charges of bank and wire fraud, and accuses her of filing false tax returns.
Taxes October 21, 2025
IRS Provides Relief to Lenders for 2025 on Car Loan Interest Reporting Under OBBBA
The IRS issued transitional guidance on Oct. 21 that provides penalty relief to certain lenders on the new information reporting requirements for car loan interest received in 2025 under the new Trump tax law.
Income Tax October 16, 2025
Income Taxes and Puerto Rico – Feds Increase Scrutiny of Residency: 2025 Update
Recent cases show that federal prosecutors have subpoenaed client files from a major law firm, signaling that investigators are reviewing taxpayers’ actions and also the advice and documentation prepared by advisers.
Taxes September 23, 2025
IRS Keeps ‘High-Low’ Per Diem Rates for Business Travel Unchanged
Starting Oct. 1, the per diem rates used to calculate tax deductions for business travel expenses will be $319 to high-cost locations and $225 to low-cost areas, which are the same amounts as the previous year.
Taxes September 15, 2025
IRS Provides Glimpse of Schedule 1-A Form for New OBBBA Tax Deductions
Schedule 1-A, "Additional Deductions," for Form 1040 will be used during the 2026 tax season to calculate new deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and senior citizens.
Taxes September 11, 2025
New Law Complicates Charitable Gift-Giving – OBBBA Tax Law Changes
For the first time in history, the new law creates a “floor” for deducting charitable donations deductions. At the same time, it opens up deductions to non-itemizers as well as itemizers.
Taxes August 13, 2025
GOP’s Gambling Tax Change Seen as Threat to States’ Revenues, Legitimate Casinos
Gaming experts assembled by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., for a town hall bemoaned a tax change included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, saying it would benefit gaming markets not contributing to states' revenues.
Taxes August 11, 2025
Why California’s Wealthiest Taxpayers Could Get Less of a Trump Tax Break
SALT, which can be claimed by taxpayers who itemize their deductions, is why the very rich get less of a break in California than most other states, according to experts.