No Direct Deposit? Your IRS Refund Could Be Delayed for More Than Two Months

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For many taxpayers, receiving a tax refund is the final step of filing season. Once the IRS accepts the return, most people assume their money will arrive within a few weeks. That assumption may no longer be safe. During the most recent filing…

Domicile: What It Means, Why It Matters, and How to Protect Your Tax Position

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Article Highlights: What is Domicile? Key Point How Domicile Differs from Other Residency Tests Why Domicile Matters for Taxpayers What Courts and Tax Auditors Look For Special Rules and Common Exceptions Common Audit…

Maximize Pay, Minimize Taxes: A Guide to Fringe Benefits for Employers and Employees

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Article Highlights: Employment Fringe Benefits Group-Term Life Insurance Employer Retirement Contributions Group Health Insurance Pretax Flexible Spending Arrangements: Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits De Minimis…

IRS Announces Mid-Year Optional Vehicle Mileage Rate Increase 

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Article Highlights: Mid-year Increase Items Included in the Optional Mileage Rate What Can Be Deducted in Addition to the Optional Mileage Rate Switching Methods With gas prices soaring it has been expected the IRS would increase…

If You Owe the IRS Money, Here’s What You Should Know About the Statute of Limitations on Collection

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Article Highlights: Understanding the 10-Year Clock Situations that Toll the Statute of Limitations Avoiding Unnecessary Extensions Strategies for Navigating the 10-Year Collection Period Important Considerations Should…

Important August 2026 Individual and Business Tax Due Dates

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August 2026 Individual Due Dates August 10 - Report Tips to Employer If you are an employee who works for tips and received more than $20 in tips during July, you are required to report them to your employer no later than August 10. You can…

Booming or Slowing Down? Why Your 2026 Tax Strategy May Need a Reset

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The economy is sending mixed signals, and many business owners are feeling that unevenness firsthand. Some companies are growing, hiring, investing in technology, and trying to keep up with demand. Others are seeing slower sales, tighter margins,…

Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield

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Weddings, Childcare, Children’s Summer Employment, and Travel: Navigating Summer’s Tax Minefield Article Highlights: Why Summer Matters for Taxes Marriage in Summer Childcare and Summer Camps Summer Jobs for Children …

Why an IRS Online Account Matters — And How to Create One

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Article Highlights: What an IRS Online Account Can Do for You Top Benefits What You’ll Need Before You Start How to Create an IRS Online Account If Verification Fails Security and Privacy Tips Common Uses of an Online…

Tens of Millions Claimed New Tax Breaks — Did You Miss One?

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Article Highlights: IRS Preliminary 2025 Tax Returns Filing Data What the Government Reported Overall Uptake Overtime (OT) Deduction Tip Income Deduction Enhanced Senior Deduction Carloan Interest for Americanmade…