Taxes October 19, 2026
Student Loan Forgiveness is a Ticking Tax Bomb Again, Study Warns
A tax exemption for student loan forgiveness expired, meaning borrowers could face a big, surprise bill from the IRS.
IRS October 16, 2026
IRS Prepares for Tax Professional Awareness Week
The IRS announced plans Friday for Tax Professional Awareness Week, which starts Oct. 19, featuring webinars, videos, guidance, and tools for practitioners ahead of tax season to support accurate returns and strengthen taxpayer service.
Taxes October 16, 2026
The Post-Extension Window: How to Sequence Firm Automation Before Busy Season
Pick the workflow with the clearest rules and the most wasted hours. For most tax and bookkeeping practices that is document requests for individual returns.
Taxes October 16, 2026
The Tax Answer is Right. But is It the Right Decision?
A technically correct tax analysis can leave important financial questions unresolved.
Taxes October 16, 2026
Who Designed Prop. 40? Meet the Academics Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Brawl
Four academics led by Emmanuel Saez designed California’s Proposition 40 billionaire tax, sparking fierce debate over inequality, enforcement and economic impact.
Payroll Taxes October 16, 2026
Social Security’s Payroll Tax Cap is Going Up in 2027
Along with a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for retirees, people with disabilities and dependents, the Social Security Administration said the payroll tax cap will increase from $184,500 to $192,300.
Taxes October 15, 2026
IRS Halts Penalties for Dyed Diesel Fuel Use for the Rest of 2026
The IRS announced Wednesday evening that it's temporarily suspending federal tax penalties when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on highways nationwide.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Nationwide Enforcement Surge Uncovers $490 Million in Tax Fraud
A national tax fraud enforcement surge resulted in the prosecutions of 76 defendants whose actions caused an estimated loss of revenue to the federal government of more than $490 million, the Justice Department and the IRS said on Oct. 14.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Fewer Than 9,000 Homeowners to Pay NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Fewer than 9,000 New York City homeowners will be subject to the pied-à-terre surcharge on pricey second homes as the city continues to sift through applications for exemption from the tax, City Hall numbers show.
Taxes October 14, 2026
IRS and U.K.’s Tax Authority Collaborate on Whistleblower Efforts
IRS officials said last week that a collaboration between the U.S. tax agency and the HMRC, the United Kingdom's tax authority, enhances efforts to identify global tax evasion and strengthens cross-border compliance.
Taxes October 14, 2026
Newsom Backs Measure to Make Future Wealth Taxes More Difficult
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just got behind a ballot initiative that, if passed, would act as a kill switch for Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire wealth tax.
Taxes October 14, 2026
Chicago Mayor Again Calls for Taxes on Big Corporations as Budget Showdown Looms
With his city budget pitch for next year looming, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help Chicago balance its books.