Taxes April 9, 2026
Billions in Unpaid Taxes Could Help States Fill Budget Holes, Report Says
Though states are missing out on billions in unpaid tax dollars, few have any mechanism to measure how much is being lost, according to a new Pew report.
Taxes April 9, 2026
GOP Congressman Blames Senate Democrats for 2028 Senior Tax Relief Sunset
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) says Social Security tax reductions for seniors in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act would have extended long beyond 2028 were it not for Senate Democrats.
Taxes April 9, 2026
New Jersey Tax Preparer Sentenced in Largest COVID-19 Tax Relief Fraud Case in the Country, Feds Say
Leon Haynes, 52, of Teaneck, NJ, convicted in what prosecutors called the nation’s largest COVID‑19 tax relief fraud case, was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison.
Taxes April 8, 2026
Ex-Accounting Executive Ordered to Pay Nearly $3M in Restitution After Defrauding IRS, Victims
Stephen Hochberg, 78, of Marlborough, MA, was ordered to pay nearly $3 million in restitution after he defrauded the IRS and avoided paying restitution to victims of his previous fraud schemes.
Technology April 7, 2026
Vertex Adds AI-Powered Capabilities to Improve Enterprises’ Compliance
As regulatory demands accelerate, tax, finance, and IT teams are under pressure to move faster while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.
Income Tax April 7, 2026
#TaxMaxxing: How Millennial and Gen Z Entrepreneurs Are Maximizing 2025 Tax Savings
These young business leaders are leveraging tax planning as a strategic tool to boost financial efficiency and secure their earnings.
Taxes April 7, 2026
Renowned Travel Writer Rick Steves Weighs in on Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’
In a post on Facebook, Steves, who’s built a travel empire that includes a PBS series and guidebooks on European travel, said the high-earners income tax would make way for “shared prosperity.”
Taxes April 7, 2026
Tax Season Brings Surprises for Some Who Receive ACA Subsidies
All enrollees who received subsidies for Affordable Care Act coverage in 2025 need to include a special form, the 8962, with their tax filings.
Taxes April 6, 2026
Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches
For the week ending March 27, 2026, the average refund is worth $3,521, an 11.1% increase compared to 2025’s $3,170.
Taxes April 6, 2026
IRS: Business Tax Accounts Expand to Partnerships, Tax-Exempt Groups, and Government Entities
The IRS's online self-service platform for businesses is now available to partnerships; federal, state, and local governments; Indian tribal governments; and tax-exempt organizations, the tax agency said April 6.
Taxes April 6, 2026
As Tax Day Nears, Service Members Warned: ‘A Lot of Scams Out There’
The U.S. military is urging service members to beware of scammers as the April 15 tax filing deadline draws near.
Taxes April 6, 2026
Tax Returns, Refunds for Thousands of New Yorkers Impacted by Typo
A typo by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance resulted in more than 50,000 tax filers paying more in taxes or receiving smaller refunds.