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IRS Proposes New Rules For Investments Held In Trump AccountsAugust 31, 2026 - 5:59 pmNew 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 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.
The IRS Is Getting A Lot More Money For Audits. Should You Be Worried?
Congress is pouring a whopping $80 billion into the IRS over the next 10 years to beef up the nation’s tax collection system. Does this mean the tax cops are more likely to be on your tail? In fact, it might make the whole business of paying your taxes easier and better, maybe even reduce the amount all of us have to pay. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Romney Child Tax Credit Proposal Could Be A Lifeline — But It Has Some Big Flaws
Dubbed the The Family Security Act 2.0, Senator Mitt Romney is eager to bring the boosted Child Tax Credit back to life. But while his proposal is a positive one in nature, it has a couple of major flaws. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE
Could The IRS Let Everyone File Taxes For Free? Why Congress Is Considering Cutting Out The Middlemen
At one point or another, tax filers found themselves wondering the same thing: “If the IRS knows how much I owe, why do I have to calculate this myself?” For many, that leads to a second question: “Why am I paying a middleman to help me file?” The U.S. government is wondering the same thing. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE