Aleta Austin

05/05/2026

The 2026 tax filing deadline has passed, and experts advise early preparation for the next return due to changes from the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Taxpayers should review their withholding amounts—employers deduct this from paychecks, while the self-employed set aside estimated taxes. If taxpayers received a larger refund due to OBBB provisions, adjusting withholding may be beneficial. The IRS offers a withholding tool to help analyze the impact on tax bills. The OBBB introduced various tax breaks, such as the child tax credit and deductions, which may warrant adjustments to increase take-home pay throughout the year.
Click here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/tax-withholding-estimator

05/05/2026

Health department will encourage doctors to consider lifestyle changes, not drugs, to treat depression.

05/01/2026

Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Eligible for Significant Tax Refunds – If They Act by July 10 (Part I)

Millions may qualify for refunds on COVID-era penalties and interest. Learn how to claim yours and why you must act before the July 10, 2026 deadline.

04/22/2026

Importantly, you can use this tool without disclosing sensitive personal information, such as your Social Security number, name, or address, ensuring your privacy and security throughout the process.ial situation and any tax liabilities. Based on your responses, the tool will provide tailored options for you to consider, which may include:

- **Payment Plans:** Flexible options that allow you to pay off your tax debt over time in manageable installments.
- **Temporary Delays in Collections:** A pause on collection activities, giving you time to stabilize your finances without the pressure of immediate repayment.
- **Offer in Compromise:** If you qualify, this option allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the total amount owed.

Importantly, you can use this tool without having to disclose sensitive personal information such as your Social Security number, name, or address, ensuring your privacy and security throughout the process.

04/01/2026

The Tax Court determined that W-2 wages that are not deductible under Sec. 280E in calculating taxable income are not included when calculating the Sec. 199A qualified business income (QBI) deduction.

03/25/2026

If you haven't filed your 2022 federal taxes, take action before the deadline on April 15, 2026. Remember, the IRS gives you a generous three-year window to file, so don't miss out on this opportunity to fulfill your tax obligations and avoid penalties.

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03/17/2026

02/17/2026

If an employer provides paid vacation, personal, or medical or sick leave, that leave is not considered family and medical leave. In addition, any leave paid by a State or local government or required by State or local law will not be taken into account in determining the amount of employer-provided paid family and medical leave.

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02/15/2026

👉🏾If a taxpayer died before filing their return and has a filing requirement, the surviving spouse or personal representative must file the final return.
👉🏾If taxes were withheld, a return must be filed to claim a refund.
👉🏾If your spouse died and you didn’t remarry that year, you can generally file a joint return, reporting their income up to the date of death and your income for the full year.
👉🏾 If there’s a court-appointed personal representative, they must sign the return; if not, the surviving spouse should sign and write “filing as surviving spouse.”
👉🏾Notify all income payers of the death to ensure proper reporting, and don’t use the deceased person’s SSN for tax years after the year of death, except for estate tax matters.

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02/01/2026

The IRS should maintain full staffing during what would be the first government shutdown during the April filing season, the AICPA said in a letter to Treasury and the IRS.