Sales Tax March 19, 2026
Republican Push to Increase Sales Taxes Would Fall Hardest on Lower-Income Residents
Several states this year, including South Dakota, are pushing higher sales taxes as a way to pay for other tax cuts.
Taxes March 18, 2026
Average Tax Refund in 2026 Now at $3,676 as Filing Deadline Nears
The average tax refund is up by more than $350 year-over-year according to data released by the IRS for the week ending Feb. 28, 2026.
Taxes March 18, 2026
IRS: Over 830,000 Tax Refunds Delayed After Filers Miss Key Step
IRS CP53E notices are going to taxpayers whose returns lacked valid direct deposit information, and the delays could stretch beyond 10 weeks for some filers.
Taxes March 18, 2026
$1,020 Payments for Americans, Extra $125 Per Child Proposed by House Democrat After Tariff Ruling
A bill introduced by Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) proposes returning tariff revenue to Americans through direct payments distributed using tax-return data already on file with the IRS.
Taxes March 16, 2026
Americans to Spend 11.6 Billion Hours Completing Federal Compliance Forms
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) currently lists more than 10,000 forms and documents that individuals and organizations must complete.
Taxes March 14, 2026
Customer Sues Costco, Accuses Wholesaler of Passing Along Tariff Costs to Shoppers
The lawsuit, which was filed by Illinois resident Matthew Stockov and involves more than 100 class members, accuses Costco of increasing prices on items due to the tariffs that have since been deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Says ‘Millionaires Tax’ Will ‘Sting’ for Signing Players
The tax could come into play on any free agent contract the Seahawks sign since the NFL minimum salary in 2026 for any player who has played one season is set at $1.005 million.
Taxes March 13, 2026
Opinion: Tax Breaks for Football Players? That’s Just the Beginning in the SEC
Ole Miss and Mississippi State could soon have a recruiting advantage over its SEC rivals across the border thanks to a new bill that would eliminate income tax for college athletes.
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 March 13, 2026
Washington Business Groups Worry About How ‘Millionaires Tax’ Could Affect Competitiveness
"Policies that layer on additional taxes make Washington less competitive to neighboring states, at a time when employers have many choices about where to invest and create jobs," said Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Inc.
Taxes March 12, 2026
IRS Updates Withholding Estimator to Include OBBBA Tax Changes
The IRS has enhanced its Tax Withholding Estimator to reflect changes to tax credits and deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new deductions on tips, overtime, auto loan interest, and other tax breaks.
Sales Tax March 12, 2026
Missouri House OKs Switch to Sales Tax From Income Tax
The Missouri House Thursday approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s plan to switch the state’s main source of revenue from income taxes to sales taxes.