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• Received An IRS CP53E Notice? Here’s What It MeansSeptember 21, 2026 - 4:18 pm

  Millions of taxpayers received unfamiliar IRS CP53E notices during the 2026 filing season. Here’s what the notice means, why it was sent and what to do if you receive one.

• IRS Highlights Free Direct Pay Option Ahead Of September Estimated Tax DeadlineSeptember 14, 2026 - 7:51 pm

  With the September 15 estimated-tax deadline approaching, the IRS is reminding taxpayers about a free way to make federal tax payments directly from a bank account.

• 2026 Child Tax Credit: What Families Need To KnowSeptember 7, 2026 - 9:26 pm

  The Child Tax Credit remains an important tax break for families in 2026, but income limits, refundability rules and identification requirements can affect how much taxpayers receive.

• IRS Proposes New Rules For Investments Held In Trump AccountsAugust 31, 2026 - 5:59 pm

  New IRS guidance would establish limits on how Trump Account funds may be invested while beneficiaries are minors, including restrictions involving fund structure, fees and investment strategy. One provision could have a particularly important impact on how these accounts are managed when families do not make an investment choice.

• Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund RequirementAugust 24, 2026 - 7:11 pm

  The 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 pm

  The 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 pm

  New 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 pm

  A 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.