IRS Raises 2026 Tax Brackets And 401(k) Contribution Limits, As House Backs Taxpayer Rights Bill

For 2026, the IRS has raised federal income tax bracket thresholds and standard deductions to reflect inflation. The IRS also raised retirement contribution limits for 2026. Meanwhile, the House passed a bipartisan bill to pause refund deadlines and protect judicial review during IRS collection actions.

IRS Sending More ‘Math Error’ Letters To Taxpayers: Don’t Panic — Here’s Why

"Math Error Notices” are sent when the IRS believes a tax return contains a mathematical or clerical mistake. That could include simple calculation errors, missing information, incorrect tax credits, or income figures that do not match IRS records. What is changing now is the level of detail the IRS must provide.

IRS May Owe You A Refund For COVID-Era Fines. Here’s How To Apply

The IRS issued penalties for late tax filings, unpaid taxes, or missed estimated tax payments between January 2020 and July 11, 2023 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for refunds from those fines. However, relief is not automatic for most taxpayers and a claim must be submitted for a refund or penalty abatement by July 10.

Five Things To Know About Trump’s New Retirement Plan — Including A $1,000 Government Match

Roughly 54 million Americans lack access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. And for most people personal discipline is not enough to build long-term savings. An executive order from President Trump aims to change that. Here are five key takeaways.