Taxes January 8, 2026
IRS: 2026 Tax Filing Season to Start Jan. 26
The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual income tax returns this year, with most taxpayers filing electronically.
Taxes January 8, 2026
Alabama Faces Major Political Fight After State’s Larger Cities Sue Over Online Sales Tax
The plaintiffs say the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, a flat 8% tax on online sales that the state began collecting in 2016, is no longer valid because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2018.
Taxes January 7, 2026
House Backs Renewing Obamacare Tax Credits, Defying GOP Leaders
Swing-district Republicans defied party leaders to join Democrats in advancing legislation Wednesday to revive expired Obamacare subsidies for three years.
Taxes January 6, 2026
Retirement Savers Be Warned: A Tax Break Has Disappeared in 2026
For years, workers nearing retirement could decide whether to take the immediate tax break of pretax savings in their 401(k) plans or build tax-free income they could access later from a Roth IRA. But starting in January, that choice will disappear for high-income earners.
Taxes January 6, 2026
New Postmark Change Impacts Tax Filings, Extensions, and More
A quietly released USPS postmark change update is changing how postmark dates are defined and applied, creating real problems for taxpayers.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Billionaire Tax Proposal Sparks Soul-Searching for Californians
The controversial proposed ballot measure is already creating fractures among powerful Democrats who enjoy tremendous sway in California.
Taxes January 5, 2026
These States Cut Their Income Tax for 2026. Could Massachusetts Be Next?
The pro-business Massachusetts Opportunity Alliance is pushing for a pair of proposed ballot questions this year. One of them would lower the state’s income tax from 5% to 4%.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Solar Installers Pivot After ‘Mad Rush’ to Claim Residential Tax Credit Ends
With a Dec. 31 deadline to connect solar panels before a significant federal tax credit for homeowners expired, installers were racing to mount panels before the incentive evaporated.
Taxes January 5, 2026
Bettors’ Phantom Winnings—in Nevada and Elsewhere—Now Face Real Tax Liability
Gamblers and casual bettors nationwide face a new tax reality: Starting in 2026, they can deduct just 90% of their losses against winnings, a drop from the prior full 100% allowance.
Taxes January 2, 2026
Vrbo Parent Company Sues Michigan Over $18.8 Million Tax Bill
The short-term vacation rental platform HomeAway has sued Michigan's Department of Treasury, disputing an $18.8 million use tax bill levied for the years 2020 through 2022.
Taxes January 2, 2026
AICPA Asks IRS for Guidance on the Application of CAMT to Partnerships, Partners
The AICPA said its recommendations to the Treasury Department and the IRS aim to make the rules easier to understand and follow, which would help businesses comply with the law without facing excessive administrative burdens or uncertainty.
Taxes December 31, 2025
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on OBBBA’s Car Loan Interest Deduction
The IRS and U.S. Treasury just rolled out official guidance on a brand-new tax deduction that could save car buyers up to $10,000 in 2026.