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Taxes

Why Your Tax Refund Is Late — and How to Track It

and on May 5, 2026

The average 2026 tax refund hit $3,275 — 11% more than last year — but five common IRS issues can hold up your payment for weeks.

Wealthy Families Regret Rushing to Give Gifts After Tax Law Changed

and on May 5, 2026

Some wealthy families gave away millions to beat a gift-tax deadline that Congress ultimately extended — now advisers say clawing back assets is ‘expensive and very, very hard.’

How Borrowers Can Beat High Interest Rates While the Fed Waits

and on May 4, 2026

With the Fed frozen at 3.5%–3.75% all year, borrowers who shop smart can still snag car loans at 5.3% and mortgages below 6%.

Losing a Spouse Is Hard Enough, but US Tax Laws Add Salt to the Wound

and on May 2, 2026

A quirk in the tax code called the “widow’s penalty” can push a surviving spouse into a higher tax bracket — even on a smaller income.

A Relief for Americans Abroad: The End of Expat Taxation Could Be Closer Than You Think

on April 27, 2026

Finally, the U.S. may align with the rest of the world. It’s about time.

Tax Hikes or Benefit Cuts? 8 Ways to Fix Social Security

and on April 26, 2026

Without action, Social Security faces automatic 28% benefit cuts by 2032 — experts say the math is easy; the political will is not.

The Winners (and Losers) in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Tax Bill

, and on April 21, 2026

A nonpartisan CBO analysis finds the bill would cut taxes by about $2,800 on average in 2026 — but Americans earning under $50,000 could lose up to $1,000, while the top 1% capture nearly a quarter of all cuts.

Court Order Forces $166 Billion Trump Tariff Refund: What Could This Mean for Ordinary Americans?

on April 20, 2026

It should be a win for your household budget, but exactly how these refunds may trickle down to consumers remains to be seen.

Importers Rush to File as US Launches Tariff Refund Claims Portal

on April 20, 2026

With $166 billion in illegally collected tariffs up for refund through a brand-new government portal, thousands of importers are filing claims today — but not a cent is headed back to the consumers who spent a year absorbing higher prices.

Why Age 69 Is Crucial to Planning a Comfortable Retirement and Legacy

and on April 19, 2026

There’s a narrow four-year window before required minimum distributions kick in at 73 when Roth conversions and smart income planning can dramatically cut your lifetime tax bill — and most retirees don’t know it exists.

Trump Touts ‘Record Refunds’ but Polls Show US Indifferent to Tax Cuts

and on April 18, 2026

The Treasury says 30 million seniors claimed an average $7,500 Social Security deduction this tax season — yet a record 70% of Americans still feel they’re paying too much, with inflation quietly erasing the gains.

15 States With the Fattest Federal Income Tax Refunds

on April 17, 2026

See how much Americans living in these states get back from the IRS on average.

Bigger Tax Refunds Aren’t Changing How People Buy New Cars

and on April 15, 2026

With the average new car now priced at $49,275 — nearly $10,000 more than what most refund shoppers say they can afford — here’s how the gap between tax season windfalls and dealership sticker prices is playing out.

‘No Tax on Tips’ Law May Help Millions Buy a Piece of American Dream

and on April 15, 2026

The ‘no tax on tips’ law has an unexpected side effect: it could help 4 million bartenders, servers and other tipped workers finally qualify for FHA mortgages they were previously denied.

11 Great Food Discounts and Deals This Wednesday

on April 14, 2026

Celebrate Tax Day with these tasty offers.

IRS Finalizes ‘No Tax on Tips’ Rules Days Before April 15

and on April 14, 2026

The final rules name more than 70 qualifying occupations — including gas pump attendants and visual artists — and set the exact income thresholds that determine whether tipped workers keep the full $25,000 deduction or lose it entirely.

April 15 Has Passed and You Missed the Deadline to Pay Your Tax Bill. Now What?

on April 14, 2026

Try not to panic, but don’t ignore it. You have options.

April 15 Tax Deadline Is Days Away, but You Can Get an Extension

and on April 12, 2026

Filing an extension sounds like a reprieve — but the IRS will still charge a 5% monthly penalty plus compounding daily interest on any unpaid taxes starting April 16.

What Is a National Consumption Tax? How It Differs from Income Tax

and on April 11, 2026

The FairTax Act of 2025 would scrap the IRS entirely and replace it with a 23% national sales tax — and with tariffs already acting as a hidden consumption tax on imports, the push to overhaul how America taxes you may be closer than you think.

Trump’s Treasury Boss Visits NY Diner, Downplays Gas-Price Surge as ‘Blip’

and on April 10, 2026

Gas prices just posted their biggest monthly spike since 1967 — a record 21.2% jump — but the Treasury secretary says it’s nothing to worry about, while the people actually paying for it aren’t so sure.

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