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Here Are The New Tax Brackets For 2019

December 3, 2018

The Trump administration passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at the end of 2017, which enacted a number of reforms to the U.S. tax code—including lowering income brackets for most individuals. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Six Tax Deductions You’ll Lose On Your 2018 Return

November 26, 2018

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placed steep limits on itemized deductions, including lesser-known breaks. Here are six itemized deductions that are capped or gone altogether from the 2018 return. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Surprise! Four Things You Didn’t Know Were Taxable

October 23, 2017

There’s precious little time left to prevent unwelcome tax surprises next April. For four kinds of income that people routinely think they don’t have to report, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Cash In On Some Money Humor

October 24, 2016

People don’t like to laugh about their money, but people will laugh if it can break their anxieties about money. For some long-lost financial humor, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Test Your Tax IQ Before The Presidential Election

September 26, 2016

With the November election approaching, now is a good time to evaluate the candidates’ positions on taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

5 Year-End Tax Tips To Maximize Your Refund In 2016

October 5, 2015

Although your 2015 return may be the furthest thing from your mind, one of the best ways to maximize your refund is to be proactive about your tax planning before the year comes to a close. For advice on steps to take right now to save money in 2016, CLICK ON THE HEADLINE

Recent Posts

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.
IRS Eyes Charitable Donation Abuse In New Audits, Tax Pros SayJuly 27, 2026 - 9:03 pm
The 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 pm
A 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 pm
Turning 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.