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Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund RequirementAugust 24, 2026 - 7:11 pmThe Treasury Department and IRS have proposed an eligibility test affecting four widely used individual tax credits. The change would apply only when a credit produces money beyond the taxpayer’s federal income tax liability—and one filing detail could determine whether that additional amount is paid.
Moving Retirement Money Could Soon Get Easier Under New IRS GuidanceAugust 17, 2026 - 5:36 pmThe IRS is proposing a more standardized way to move retirement savings between employer-sponsored plans and IRAs, potentially reducing paperwork and uncertainty for workers changing jobs or consolidating accounts. But one important element of the new rollover process could make a meaningful difference for plan participants and administrators.
Expanded Paid-Leave Tax Credit Gives Employers More Ways To QualifyAugust 10, 2026 - 6:07 pmNew IRS guidance explains how businesses can benefit from the permanently expanded federal tax credit for paid family and medical leave, including broader employee eligibility and a new insurance-premium option.
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief For Taxpayers With Strong Filing HistoriesAugust 3, 2026 - 5:12 pmA new IRS program will automatically prevent certain filing and payment penalties for taxpayers with a record of meeting their obligations—eliminating the need to request relief in many cases.
IRS Eyes Charitable Donation Abuse In New Audits, Tax Pros SayJuly 27, 2026 - 9:03 pmThe IRS is increasing audits of non-cash charitable donations, with tax professionals reporting greater scrutiny of asset valuations, appraisal requirements and technical filing rules as the agency broadens enforcement beyond conservation easements.
Nine Reasons The IRS Could Take Your Tax RefundJuly 20, 2026 - 6:56 pmA tax refund isn’t always guaranteed to reach your bank account. Here’s a list of reasons why the IRS may legally withhold or offset your refund—and what you can do if it happens.
Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full YearJuly 13, 2026 - 6:02 pmTurning 73 brings an important retirement decision: when to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD). Waiting until April 1 of the following year may seem convenient, but it can result in two RMDs landing in the same tax year, potentially increasing your income and triggering higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA.
Trump Account vs 529: Which Is More Beneficial For Children?July 6, 2026 - 6:41 pmWhile the new newborn investment program known as Trump Accounts provides another savings option, financial experts caution it should not be viewed as a replacement for a 529 college savings plan designed to help save for education. Experts say the two accounts can complement each other rather than compete.
3 Tax Moves You’ll Want To Make After Election Day 2020
It’s imperative to watch the election with your tax situation in mind. Once the results are in, you should be prepared to take prompt action in three areas that could see dramatic shifts no matter who emerges victorious. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Find Unclaimed Money, Funds May Be Owed To You
The Division of Unclaimed Property returned almost $43 million to Floridians last month with more than $151 million being returned to residents of the Sunshine State during the coronavirus pandemic. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
7 Things To Know About The Senate Stimulus Proposal
While efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic’s physical toll continues in research labs, lawmakers believed that tossing an extraordinary amount of cash at the problem early on would be the best solution to the United States’ financial woes. Thus was born the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE