Taxes April 3, 2026
Maine Democrats Tack Millionaire Tax Onto Governor’s Final Spending Plan
Democrats on the Maine Legislature's budget panel moved late Tuesday to add a millionaire tax to Gov. Janet Mills' spending plan over Republican opposition.
Taxes April 2, 2026
Treasury Department, IRS Extend Filing Deadline by 30 Days for DHS Workers
Employees of the Department of Homeland Security will have until May 15 to file their federal income taxes with the IRS due to the ongoing DHS shutdown, the Treasury Department announced on April 1.
Taxes April 2, 2026
Why Are Illinois’ Tax Rates So High? What an Economist Says is ‘Skewing’ Things
Illinois frequently lands among the top states for tax rates in various analyses, but does the Land of Lincoln really have higher taxes than most other states?
IRS April 2, 2026
Opinion: IRS Instability Could Complicate Tax Season for Businesses
Recent warnings from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration raise an important operational question: What happens when the capacity of the tax administrator becomes uncertain during a period of rising complexity?
Taxes April 2, 2026
The Stablecoin Tax Shift: Why Businesses Need a Compliance Roadmap Before 2027
The rapid adoption of stablecoins and the coming compliance shift is shaping up to be a significant, and widely misunderstood, tax issue for businesses.
Taxes April 2, 2026
Tax Refund Delays Now Impacting 1.4 Million Filers as IRS Phases Out Paper Checks
A change from paper checks to electronic deposits could result in delayed refunds for hundreds of thousands of taxpayers.
Taxes April 1, 2026
Maryland Comptroller Flags 5,000 ‘Suspicious’ Tax Returns, $15 Million in Tax Fraud
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman said Wednesday her office has flagged more than 5,000 suspicious tax returns and blocked over $15 million in fraud ahead of the April 15 filing deadline.
Taxes April 1, 2026
South Carolina Governor Signs Income Tax Reform Bill
Gov. Henry McMaster signed legislation that sets a course to eliminate the state income tax over the course of an unspecified number of years.
Taxes April 1, 2026
You’re Too Late for the Best Savings on Your 2025 Taxes – It’s Time to Start on Next Year’s Taxes
While you’re still in tax mode, use the completion of your 2025 taxes as impetus to begin proactive planning in 2026.
Taxes March 31, 2026
How the 50 States Rank by Tax Burden (Updated for 2026)
WalletHub compared all 50 states by examining the three major types of state tax burdens—individual income taxes, property taxes, and sales and excise taxes—and calculating their cost as a percentage of total personal income in each state.
Taxes March 31, 2026
Washington Governor Signs High-Earners Income Tax; Challenges Expected
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a high-earners income tax, dubbed the “millionaires tax” by supporters, into law Monday morning, enacting a 9.9% levy on earnings of more than $1 million.
State and Local Taxes March 31, 2026
State and Local Taxes Are Still Evolving for Ride-Hailing Services
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is proposing a $1-per-ride fee on ride-hailing services to send more revenue to schools. Most state and local ride-hailing taxes support transportation-related needs.