Received An IRS CP53E Notice? Here’s What It Means

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 Deadline

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 Know

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 Accounts

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.

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Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund Requirement

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.