Taxes January 2, 2025
Nine States Cut Individual Income Taxes on Jan. 1
Seven of the states that are lowering their individual income taxes in 2025 have legislatures that are controlled by Republicans, as well as Republican governors.
Taxes February 29, 2024
IRS Makes Enhancements to ‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool, So Taxpayers Can Track Refund Date and Status
Recent improvements to Where's My Refund? on IRS.gov provide more information and remains the best way to check the status of a refund.
Taxes February 28, 2024
‘Where’s My Refund’ Tool Gets Updates – How to Estimate Your 2024 Income Tax Refund Date
“When will I get my tax refund?” is one of the most common questions for many taxpayers. While the answer is never exact, we can give you a pretty good estimate based on a few factors
Taxes February 28, 2024
Mississippi Tax Preparers Sentenced to Prison for False Tax Return Conspiracy
A group of Mississippi tax return preparers were sentenced to prison on February 22, 2024, for charges related to a conspiracy to prepare and file false tax returns for clients in Jackson, Mississippi.
Taxes February 27, 2024
Let’s End Tax Break Giveaways for the Fat Cats of Pro Sports
Billions in tax-sheltered municipal bonds are sold to fund stadiums that enrich team owners while fueling federal deficits.
Taxes February 22, 2024
Arizona AG Asks Federal Court to Stop IRS From Taxing Family Rebate
Calling its actions illegal, Attorney General Kris Mayes is asking a federal magistrate to block the IRS from taxing last year’s rebate.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Isn’t Raising Tax Interest Rates in Q2 2024
Starting on April 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 8% per year, compounded daily.
Taxes February 21, 2024
Corporate Jet Use by Super-Wealthy Is Latest IRS Crackdown Push
Audits this spring will look at where inappropriate deductions were made and where personal travel by jet wasn’t logged as income.
Taxes February 21, 2024
IRS Stresses It Will Issue More Refunds If Child Tax Credit Bill Passes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel says parents don’t need to wait to file their 2024 tax return while the bill sits in the Senate.
Taxes February 20, 2024
$1,741 Is the Average Tax Refund So Far, IRS Says
The average tax refund is down more than 20% over last year, according to the latest statistics from the IRS.
Taxes February 19, 2024
How Work From Home Will Save More Small Business Owners on Taxes This Filing Season
As more entrepreneurs embrace remote and hybrid work, they are making sure to write off their home office—but know the rules first.
IRS February 16, 2024
IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee Will Call It a Career in April
Lee, a 29-year veteran of the agency who has served as chief of IRS Criminal Investigation since 2020, will retire on April 6.
Taxes February 16, 2024
Several Taxpayer Assistance Centers to Have Saturday Hours, IRS Says
The special Saturday openings will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 24, March 16, April 13, and May 18.