Taxes May 15, 2026
Taylor Swift, Lawsuits and Quirky Exemptions: How Empty Homes Tax Works in Six Locations
San Diego will vote on a vacant homes tax in June. Here's how it works in Rhode Island—home of the "Taylor Swift Tax"—and elsewhere.
Small Business May 15, 2026
State Officials Demand Transparency as Businesses Get Billions in Trump Tariff Refunds
The administration could potentially hand back over $166 billion following a Supreme Court decision ruling the tariffs illegal.
Taxes May 15, 2026
New Tax on NYC Real Estate Sales Aimed at Helping Mamdani Close City Budget Gap
The new tax, which would assess a surcharge of 1% of the sale price for city homes purchased in cash for at least $1 million, is expected to generate $160 million annually.
Taxes May 15, 2026
IRS Extends Tax Deadline Again for Most Western Washington Residents
Tax Day may have passed weeks ago, but Washington residents living in areas affected by storms, flooding and landslides late last year are getting yet another extension.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Hassan Proposes Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Relief to Families of Fallen First Responders
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., is co-authoring bipartisan legislation to provide two years of federal income tax forgiveness for families of fallen first responders.
Taxes May 14, 2026
Former Aide to Gov. Newsom May Plead Guilty to Tax and Corruption Charges
Dana Williamson, who served as chief of staff for California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2022 to 2024, is set to return to court Thursday for a hearing that might include an agreement to plead guilty to corruption and tax charges.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period Runs Through July 6
LITCs represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS and educate low-income and English-as-a-second-language individuals about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Foes of Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Launch Repeal Initiative
Let's Go Washington, the conservative group leading the anti-tax charge, will need to gather 308,911 signatures from voters by July 2 to qualify for the November ballot.
Small Business May 13, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Order Finding New Trump Tariffs Unlawful for Now
Tuesday's order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit means importers will continue to pay the 10% tariffs under President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for now.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Federal Gas Tax Holiday Sees Growing Support Amid Pain at the Pump
The Trump administration's support of a temporary federal gas tax suspension has spurred legislative proposals, including one from Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.
Tax Planning May 12, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Presents Weekly Tax Strategy Hour for Tax Pros
The Strategy Hour, which will be held on Wednesdays beginning May 20, brings in a different specialist each week to walk through a single, high-impact tax planning strategy in depth.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Hochul Fends Off Critics Over Tax Credit Program That Helps Families Pay for Private School
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, on Monday defended herself against criticism from labor allies and members of her own party over her intent to opt into the GOP’s federal tax-credit scholarship program.