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03/13/2026

A possible Chicago Bears move to Indiana raises questions about stadium subsidies, property taxes, and public funding obligations.

03/12/2026

New USPS postmark rules may delay the mailing date on tax returns. Learn how the mailbox rule works and how to ensure proof of timely filing.

03/11/2026

Phishing scams surge during tax season. Learn how AI-powered emails, IRS impersonation, and payroll fraud work—and the practical steps you can take to protect your business.

Phishing scams spike during tax season. Learn how AI emails, IRS impersonation, and payroll fraud work—and how to protect your business and data.

03/10/2026

Understanding the tax obligations and potential benefits applicable to immigrants in the United States, both legal and undocumented, is complex. Their tax status hinges on specific factors such as residency status, time spent in the U.S., work authorization, and individual income levels.

Learn how immigration status affects U.S. taxes, including the Green Card Test, Substantial Presence Test, and rules for resident and nonresident aliens.

03/09/2026

A federal bill aims to block California’s proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax from applying to former residents. Here’s what taxpayers should know.

03/09/2026

Starting in 2026, new rules change how charitable donations are deducted. Learn about the 0.5% AGI floor for itemizers and new deductions for non-itemizers.

03/05/2026

If you have not yet filed your 2022 tax return and have a refund due, the refund will be forfeited if you do not file for it by the April 15, 2026, filing deadline. On the other hand, if you owe and have not filed, you are still liable for the amount due.

Haven’t filed your 2022 tax return? The deadline to claim any refund is April 15, 2026. After that date, unclaimed refunds become property of the U.S. Treasury.

03/04/2026

Trump Accounts in 2026 offer up to $5,000 annual contributions plus a $1,000 government seed for eligible children. Learn how they work, tax rules, projections, and how they compare to 529 plans.

Trump Accounts allow up to $5,000 in annual contributions plus a $1,000 government seed for eligible children. Learn the tax rules and how they compare to 529s.

03/03/2026

Waiting on your federal refund? Learn how to use the IRS Where’s My Refund tool and IRS2Go app to track your refund status quickly and securely.

If you have already filed your federal tax return and are due to receive a refund, you can check the status of your refund online.

03/02/2026

The Internal Revenue Service has released intriguing statistics showing an uptick in the average refund received by taxpayers, a notable 14.2% increase over the average 2025 refund.

Learn why 2026 tax refunds are higher and how new deductions, credits, and OBBBA tax changes may impact your refund and overall tax filing.

03/02/2026

Watch this video to understand what to look for on your Form 1099-K and how it may affect your tax return when preparing to file.