Lisa A Alexander CPA

05/18/2026

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2026/may/cp53e-notice-tied-to-paper-check-transition-causes-confusion/?utm_source=mnl:cpal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11May2026

Taxpayers and practitioners are unsure whether the CP53E notices they have received are scams or simply sent in error, a confusion heightened by the inclusion of a QR code.

09/26/2025

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-to-phase-out-paper-tax-refund-checks-starting-with-individual-taxpayers

IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law.

08/14/2025

https://yourmoneytoday.net/money-lessons-you-can-learn-from-billionaires/?utm_source=3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=85dcde0385f1927c59d9127ec55e009353eb2c5f70aabdc1b2e5e19cbd36c12c&utm_content=30&utm_campaign=2025-08-14-Money-Lessons-You-Can-Learn-From-Billionaires-AWS-0814

The financial strategies of billionaires may seem a distant concept for the average person, these strategies often boil down to principles that anyone can apply

08/12/2025

https://yourmoneytoday.net/5-things-frugal-people-never-spend-money-on/?utm_source=3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=85dcde0385f1927c59d9127ec55e009353eb2c5f70aabdc1b2e5e19cbd36c12c&utm_content=30&utm_campaign=2025-08-12-5_Things_Frugal_People_Never_Spend_Money_On-AWS-0812

In today's economy, being frugal isn't just a choice; it's a necessity for many. This article illuminates specific areas where frugal people typically avoid...

08/11/2025

https://yourmoneytoday.net/financial-scams/?utm_source=3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=85dcde0385f1927c59d9127ec55e009353eb2c5f70aabdc1b2e5e19cbd36c12c&utm_content=30&utm_campaign=2025-08-11-Common_Financial_Scams_To_Avoid-AWS-0811

There's nothing quite like the feeling of being victim to Scams. Whether it's a few bucks from your wallet by a pickpocket or a few thousand dollars stolen.

07/08/2025

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/jun/tax-changes-in-senate-budget-reconciliation-bill/?utm_source=mnl:cpal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=07Jul2025

The bill extends portions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, provides deductions to eliminate income taxes on certain tips and overtime pay, and addresses other tax priorities of the Trump administration.

06/27/2025

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/jun/irs-staffing-budget-cuts-threaten-2026-filing-season-taxpayer-advocate-says/?utm_source=mnl:cpal&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=26Jun2025

After a successful 2025 tax filing season, the loss of over 25% of staff and a 37% drop in funding leave the status of the 2026 season in doubt, the national taxpayer advocate’s midyear report said.

02/17/2025

Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your identity and your money.

10/13/2024

These are key indicators and strategies to consider in a lower-rate environment.

07/16/2024

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