Taxes August 26, 2026
By locking owners in place, Proposition 13-style assessment limitations put the homes that growing families need out of reach. Some states are finding ways to hold down tax bills while avoiding this trap.
Sales Tax August 26, 2026
Seattle voters will consider a measure to increase taxes to buy more bus service this fall. They have a history of supporting transit, while similar measures in other cities face more uncertain prospects.
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano met with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City last week as part of the agency's efforts to engage with taxpayers and their representatives.
IRS August 25, 2026
Current Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system users must transition to IRIS to file tax year 2026 information returns during the 2027 filing season.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Interest rates for tax underpayments and overpayments will stay the same for the fourth calendar quarter of 2026, which begins on Oct. 1, the IRS said on Friday.
Taxes August 24, 2026
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Taxes August 21, 2026
The short story is that full amount of a personal legal settlement is generally taxable as ordinary income at rates currently topping out at 37%.
Taxes August 20, 2026
The Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed rules on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new investment vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to help children build wealth from an early age.
Taxes August 20, 2026
The IRS on Thursday unveiled a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report, found through IRS Individual Online Account, that shows whether a taxpayer filed tax returns and paid taxes on time.
Taxes August 20, 2026
In addition, the IRS said it's transitioning the process for settlements in conservation easement disputes, with roughly 1,100 of these cases currently pending.
Legislation August 20, 2026
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation that would let first-time homebuyers use unused college savings toward a down payment.
Taxes August 19, 2026
Proposed rules issued by the Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday would restrict undocumented immigrants' access to refundable tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.