Taxes April 6, 2026
Tax Returns, Refunds for Thousands of New Yorkers Impacted by Typo
A typo by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance resulted in more than 50,000 tax filers paying more in taxes or receiving smaller refunds.
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 February 20, 2026
Millions of Eligible Filers Didn’t Use IRS Free File
Only 2% of federal income tax returns were filed through Free File, despite 70% of filers qualifying, according to a NerdWallet analysis.
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 November 5, 2025
IRS Says Direct File Won’t Be Around for 2026 Tax Filing Season
In an email sent to comptrollers in the 25 states that partner with the agency on Direct File, the IRS said the program won't be provided next year and "no launch date has been set for the future."
Taxes October 31, 2025
Major Life Events Prompt More Americans to Turn to Tax Preparers for Advice, Survey Finds
A survey commissioned by TaxSlayer Pro found that while most people still file their own taxes, the data suggests that many hand things over to a tax professional once their life—and finances—become more complicated.
Taxes October 22, 2025
Senate Bill Making it Easier to Fix Math Mistakes on Your Tax Return is Headed to Trump’s Desk
The bipartisan IRS MATH Act, as it’s known, cleared the Senate unanimously on Oct. 21, after previously winning approval in the House of Representatives on a voice vote in April.