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.
Taxes March 9, 2026
Washington State’s ‘Millionaires Tax’ Proposal Haunted by 1933 Court Decision
The Washington State Supreme Court's 1933 Culliton v. Chase decision spawned Washington's often-criticized tax structure, which relies heavily on sales and business taxes.
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.
Taxes March 9, 2026
Senators Push Trump for $200B Tax Cut Without Congress; Experts Say It’s Illegal
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Tim Scott, R-S.C., asked the Treasury Department to cut capital gains taxes on investors—and they claim the move does not need congressional approval.
Small Business March 6, 2026
Court Process Kicks Off for Tariff Refunds
The Trump administration said in a filing Friday that it is not equipped to immediately refund the more than $166 billion importers have paid or even stop charging the tariffs this week.
Taxes March 6, 2026
Senate Democrat’s New Tax Proposal Could Change Paychecks for Millions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-MD, has introduced a proposal that would eliminate federal income taxes for workers earning up to $46,000 and married couples earning up to $92,000, meanwhile adding a surtax on taxpayers earning more than $1 million.
Taxes March 6, 2026
Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Headed for Passage as Governor Says He’ll Sign It
Washington’s proposed new income tax for people earning more than $1 million a year appears headed for passage, with Gov. Bob Ferguson saying he’ll sign the latest version of the measure proposed by legislative Democrats.
Taxes March 6, 2026
Michigan’s New 24% Marijuana Tax Faces Repeal Effort
A bipartisan mix of five Republican and three Democratic state senators are supporting the repeal under Senate Bill 810, sponsored by Republican state Sen. Jonathon Lindsey.
Sales Tax March 6, 2026
Alabama Lawmakers May Change Simplified Sellers Use Tax That Has Sparked Multiple Lawsuits
Alabama lawmakers may tweak how the state doles out revenue from the online sales tax, a move to try to resolve a complex disagreement involving the state, cities, counties, and school boards.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Here Are the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2026
With tax-filing season in full-go mode and with March 5 being National Slam the Scam Day, the IRS on Thursday announced its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
Technology March 5, 2026
With the Blessing of Ex-IRS Chief, Prime Meridian Unveils Free Tax Filing Platform
A new consumer-focused tax filing platform was released Thursday by Prime Meridian, a Palo Alto, CA-based company that includes former IRS commissioner Danny Werfel as a strategic advisor.