Affordable Tax And Insurance

04/16/2026

Missouri voters skeptical of income tax elimination plan, new poll finds

A new poll from Torchlight Strategies reveals that Missouri voters largely oppose a plan to phase out the state’s income tax and shift to higher sales taxes.

04/05/2026

IRS issues ‘act now’ tax refund alert ahead of filing deadline - Newsweek

Taxpayers can avoid interest and some penalties by filing their return on time, the Internal Revenue Service said.

03/13/2026

I personally won't be employing this tax strategy...

03/11/2026

Missouri House backs GOP plan to replace income tax with expanded sales tax

The bill needs another vote in the House before it heads to the Senate. If it wins approval there, it would go on the statewide ballot later this year.

The bill needs another vote in the House before it heads to the Senate. If it wins approval there, it would go on the statewide ballot later this year.

02/05/2026

Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS

NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it c…

02/05/2026

https://www.newsweek.com/irs-advice-tax-deadline-april-15-11463016

The IRS advises creating an Individual Online Account for security and managing tax information before the April 15 deadline.

01/28/2026

According to the TAS, your refund will remain frozen until you provide direct deposit information or you request a paper check.

Why the IRS may temporarily freeze your tax refund and how to avoid it

There’s a chance you’ll get a “very large” refund, as long as you have some necessary information.

01/22/2026

https://www.ky3.com/2026/01/21/irs-head-announces-shake-up-eve-2026-tax-season/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp

Days before the 2026 tax filing season begins, the head of the IRS announced a shake-up Tuesday.

01/15/2026

https://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/missouri-income-tax-repeal/

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Kehoe has his sights on beginning the process of eliminating income taxes. “If we are serious about building a foundation for growth, to compete, rather th…

01/11/2026

Missouri Seniors Get Extra Tax Deduction Through 2028

Missouri seniors are getting a tax break. Stacey Engle with the IRS told Missourinet that starting this year and running through 2028, those 65 and older can claim an extra $6,500 deduction. “It is in addition to the normal senior standard deduction under the existing tax code,” said Engle. “E...

01/09/2026

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IRS announces official start date for 2026 tax filing season

Tax experts, including the IRS’ independent watchdog, have warned that this year’s filing season could be hampered by the loss of tens of thousands of tax collection workers who left the agen…