A Surprise Refund Opportunity? Millions of Taxpayers May Be Owed COVID-Era Penalty Refunds

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The pandemic disrupted… well, everything. Business operations. Filing deadlines. IRS processing. Even the way taxpayers interacted with the government changed almost overnight. Now, years later, a federal court case is reopening a question…

Checking Your Federal Refund Status Is Easy

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Article Highlights 24/7 Access Quick Posting Direct Deposit Necessary Information As you are no doubt aware, the IRS has made a significant shift in its approach to issuing tax refunds by discontinuing the practice of sending…

Charitable Giving in 2026: Navigating New Tax Laws and Maximizing Your Gift’s Impact

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Article Highlights: New Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers New AGI Floor for Itemizers Cash Contribution AGI Limitation Made Permanent Phaseout of Itemized Deductions Strategic Charitable Giving in 2026 Charitable Giving…

IRS Shifts to Paperless Refunds: What This Might Mean for You

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Article Highlights: Executive Order The Impetus Behind the Transition Challenges Facing Unbanked Taxpayers Proposed Solutions and Alternatives In a move set to redefine the refund process, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),…

Purr-fect Savings: The Secrets of Pet Tax Deductions

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When tax season rolls around every year, many pet owners wonder if they can get a tax break for their furry companions – after all, “pet parents” often consider their fur babies to be as much a part of the family as actual children. Pet…

Gift and Estate Tax Primer

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Article Highlights: Exclusions from Gift and Estate Taxes Annual Gift Tax Exclusion Gifts for Medical Expenses and Tuition Lifetime Exclusion from Gift and Estate Taxes Spousal Exclusion Portability Qualified Tuition Programs …

Checking the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund Is Easy

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Your federal tax refund status can be checked online. E-file refunds are generally issued within 21 days of filing. Direct deposit provides the quickest refunds. If your 2023 federal tax return has already been filed and you are…

Is It Better to Have a Tax Credit or a Deduction?

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Article Highlights: Itemized Deductions Above-the-Line Deductions Business Deductions Asset-Sale Deductions Refundable Credits Nonrefundable Credits Carryover Credits Business Tax Credits Tax Deductions – In one…

Innocent Spouse Tax Relief

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Article Highlights Overview Innocent spouse relief Separation of liability Equitable relief Fairness Facts and Circumstances Confidentiality If you are or were married and filed your federal tax return jointly with your…

Haven’t Filed Tax Returns for Multiple Years? Here’s What You Need to Do Next

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You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who actually enjoys the process of filing taxes. Having said that, it's absolutely something that you're supposed to do like clockwork every single year. Of course, there is a myriad of different reasons…