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IRS Is Looking For Tax Volunteers. Here’s Why I Flew 4,300 Miles To Be One.
The IRS is seeking VITA volunteers for the upcoming filing season. Here’s what I learned while preparing tax returns for free in rural Alaska.
Tax News & Analysis
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You Be the Tax Judge: Can An Influencer Deduct Celebrity Experiences?
Can a social media influencer deduct Grammy tickets, celebrity meet-and-greets, and other experiences as business expenses? You be the Tax Judge.
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IRS Mileage Rates Changed Midyear: What To Know Before Year-End
The IRS changed its standard mileage rates in July 2026. Here’s what to know about business, medical, charitable, and moving mileage before year-end.
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IRS Announces New Per Diem Rates For Business Travel
The IRS has released new per diem rates for business travel, including updated high-low rates of $329 and $230, effective October 1, 2026.
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What’s Line 11 on Form 1040? Understanding Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)
Whether you’re filling out forms for credit checks, FAFSA, or other financial applications, you may be asked about your adjusted gross income, or AGI. For years, you would find AGI on line 11. On the current Form 1040, you’ll find AGI on Line 11a at the bottom of the first page. (And, assuming no changes,…
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A New Lead In The Tylenol Murders and The Tax Twist You Probably Forgot
A possible new link has emerged in the 1982 Tylenol murders, reviving interest in the unsolved case—and James Lewis’s surprising connection to taxes.
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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Lily Tran
Meet Lily Tran, founder of TaxUSign and Taxpayer CARE Center, and learn how the Enrolled Agent, tax educator, and mom approaches taxes, business, and life.
