$500 Obamacare “Refund” Checks Are Going Out. Here’s What You Need To Know
Nearly one million Americans are getting $500 Obamacare refund checks. Here’s who gets one, where the money comes from, and what taxpayers should know.
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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.
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Trump Accounts Are Going Automatic. Here’s What Families Need To Know.
New Treasury rules will automatically establish Trump Accounts for millions of children. Here’s what parents need to know about contributions, investments, and the $1,000 pilot.
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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)
Looking for adjusted gross income (AGI) on Form 1040? Find out where to locate it on Line 11a, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for your taxes.
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IRS Finalizes Rules For The New Car Loan Interest Deduction
The IRS has finalized rules for a new deduction that lets some taxpayers write off interest they pay on new car loans. The deduction, created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), applies to qualified passenger vehicle loan interest for tax years 2025 through 2028. The maximum deduction is $10,000 per return (not per…
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Draft 2026 Form 1040 Adds New Citizenship And Work Authorization Question
Draft Form 1040 for 2026 adds a new citizenship and work-authorization question, plus Schedule 3-A changes affecting certain refundable credits.
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IRS Is Ending The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Here’s What We Know.
The IRS is ending the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel in its current form and replacing it with a new approach to gathering taxpayer feedback.
