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Taxes

Student Loan Forgiveness Is a Ticking Tax Bomb Again, Study Warns

and on October 9, 2026

Borrowers who earn income-driven repayment cancellation could owe an extra $6,000 to nearly $12,000, and low-income families may lose thousands in tax credits.

Trump Accounts Are Now Live. Here’s How They Work

and on October 7, 2026

Families can add up to $5,000 a year, but withdrawal rules, tax treatment and the $1,000 newborn deposit make these accounts different from 529 plans.

The IRS Is Mailing Letters About a Free $1,000. Don’t Toss Yours

on October 7, 2026

It looks like the kind of IRS mail you dread. It’s actually an offer of free money, with one string attached.

Putting Your Kid on Your Deed Can Cost Them a Fortune in Taxes

on October 7, 2026

It feels like the simplest estate plan there is. To the IRS, it’s a gift, and gifts come with your old price tag attached.

Trump Expands Tax-Free Diesel Access. Experts Say It May Do Little to Cut Costs

and on October 5, 2026

The order applies to dyed fuel through year-end, but analysts say farmers already qualify and lower taxes may do little while supplies stay tight.

9 American Cities That Don’t Charge Property Taxes

on October 5, 2026

Discover where the dream of owning a home without having to pay property taxes to the city is a reality.

Break Even at the Casino This Year? You’ll Still Owe the IRS

on October 5, 2026

Win $50,000, lose $50,000, and you’d think you owe nothing. Starting this year, the tax code disagrees.

9 Words Every Taxpayer in America Needs to Know

and on October 2, 2026

Terms like “AGI” and “refundable credit” aren’t just jargon. They directly affect how much you owe Uncle Sam.

The Tax Changes in Retirement Nobody Tells You About (and How to Avoid IRS Penalties)

on September 30, 2026

There are big changes to your taxes once you hit retirement. Be prepared from day one.

Own Treasurys? You May Be Paying a State Tax You Don’t Owe

on September 30, 2026

T-bills pay about 4.3% right now, and your state can’t tax a penny of it. That doesn’t mean you’re not paying.

The IRS Just Replaced Its App. Here’s What It Can Do, and the Fake to Avoid

on September 29, 2026

Your refund, your balance, even your tax transcripts are now on your phone. So are the scammers hoping you download the wrong app.

Why Your Regular Retirement Income Is Hiking Your Capital Gains Tax (and What to Do About It)

on September 28, 2026

Don’t be caught off guard. Here’s what to know, plus strategies for reducing your capital gains rate.

Your Kid’s Free $1,000 Trump Account Has a Catch — I’m a CPA, and Here’s When a 529 or Roth Beats It

on September 28, 2026

The free $1,000 is a great deal. But putting your own money in? That’s a different story.

Why 2027 Medicare Surcharges May Be Harder to Predict

and on September 26, 2026

A missing inflation reading could shift proposed income cutoffs by $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for joint filers in 2027.

Why IRS Tax Forms May Soon Ask About Your Citizenship

and on September 25, 2026

A new yes-or-no question could affect refundable credits for as many as 700,000 taxpayers, with the first answers due on 2026 returns.

She Lost $600,000 in a Pig-Butchering Scam. Then Came the Tax Bill

and on September 21, 2026

A proposed law could erase a $225,000 tax debt for one victim, while new data shows older Americans reported $7.7 billion in fraud losses last year

Every Social Security Raise Comes With a Tax Hike Nobody Voted On.

on September 18, 2026

Your COLA and your tax brackets use different inflation gauges. Guess which one Congress gave you, and why it’s permanent.

Why Some Retirees Pay Hundreds More for Medicare Each Month

on September 16, 2026

A two-year tax lookback can turn one profitable year into a Medicare surcharge, but retirees have several ways to manage the added cost.

Experts Explain 6 of the Best Assets to Inherit (and Pass on to Loved Ones)

on September 16, 2026

If your dearly departed leaves you one of these things, you’ve hit the jackpot.

Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’: Why It Isn’t One, and Why Three Officials Gave Three Answers on Who Pays

on September 14, 2026

Three top officials were asked where the money comes from. They gave three different answers in three days.

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