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The IRS Is Mailing a New Retirement Notice — Don’t Assume It’s Junk Mail

A thin envelope from the IRS is rarely something people look forward to opening, but a new mailing arriving in taxpayers’ mailboxes is different from the usual tax bill or warning. The IRS retirement notice, known as CP321J, is alerting certain Americans that they may qualify for a new federal…

Everybody Loves Your Money · 3h ago

Higher Earners Over 50 Lost a 401(k) Tax Break in 2026 — Here’s What Changed

Higher earners over 50 face a new 401(k) rule in 2026, and it changes when they pay income taxes on some retirement contributions. Workers whose previous-year wages from their current plan sponsor exceeded $150,000 must generally make their eligible catch-up contributions on a Roth basis. That means they lose the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 20

Homan's I-9 Audit Blitz Cleared Federal Review — What Comes Next for Employers

Homan's employer I-9 audit plan cleared HSI and heads to Sec. Mullin. What it means for fines, criminal risk, and your compliance program.

Latin Times · Oct 20

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You Can Put $35,750 Into a 401(k) at Ages 60–63 in 2026 — But Should You?

Workers ages 60 through 63 can contribute up to $35,750 to a traditional 401(k) or Roth 401(k) in 2026, provided their employer’s plan allows catch-up contributions. That’s $11,250 more than the standard employee contribution limit of $24,500. The extra room offers a valuable opportunity, but it also creates a tempting…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 18

ACA Enrollees Whose 2026 Income Exceeds Their Estimate Must Repay All Excess Subsidy Under Proposed IRS Rules

Proposed IRS rules confirm that ACA enrollees must repay all excess premium tax credit if their 2026 income is higher than estimated. Learn how repayment works and how to comment.

Medical Daily · Oct 18

Your Retirement Plan Has a Date of Death Built Into It — Even if You’ve Never Seen It

Your retirement account may have a deadline attached to it, even if nobody has ever mentioned one. Depending on the account, that deadline might govern when you must start withdrawing money, how quickly your heirs must empty the account, or what happens to the savings you intended to leave behind.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 17

What Happens if You Invest Your Entire Tax Refund Every Year for 20 Years?

Investing your entire tax refund every year for 20 years could turn money that once disappeared into weekend shopping, home projects, and forgotten subscriptions into a surprisingly substantial investment account. The real advantage comes from repeating the decision, not from finding a spectacular stock or predicting the next market boom.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 17

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Willie Nelson Owed The IRS Millions — How Did He Pay It Back?

Willie Nelson has spent decades singing about hard times, but one of his biggest financial battles happened offstage. In 1990, the country legend faced an IRS bill reportedly totaling about $16.7 million, including taxes, interest, and penalties.

Budget and the Bees · Oct 17

DOJ: Three Men Charged in $74 Million IRS Refund Scheme Involving 16,000 Checks

Three men are facing federal charges in connection with an alleged $74 million IRS tax refund fraud scheme that prosecutors say involved thousands of fabricated tax returns and more than 16,000 government-issued refund checks.

Clever Dude · Oct 15

Bought, Sold or Swapped Crypto in 2026? The IRS Will Ask About It on Your Tax Return

Buying cryptocurrency does not automatically create a tax bill, but selling Bitcoin, swapping Ethereum for another token, or spending crypto can trigger one. The IRS also asks taxpayers about digital asset activity directly on the federal income tax return, so a few trades on a phone app can create paperwork…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 15

US bank worker stole $280,000 and used fake reports to hide it

Jennifer Lamanna worked at a bank in Florida and stole $280,000 from the bank vault, trying to cover it up by falsifying transaction records. She deposited some of the stolen cash into an account she controlled and disguised other transactions as legitimate to hide the missing money. She also filed…

The Times of India · Oct 15

Trump administration accused of hiding damning tax data just weeks before midterms

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The Independent UK · Oct 14

IRS says it’s waiting for approval to release data on Trump’s 2025 tax cuts. Then a former taxpayer advocate alleges the CEO is hiding something

'Stuff that doesn’t line up with all the crowing the CEO has been doing.'

We Got This Covered · Oct 14

How Local Governments Turn Minor Violations Into Financial Ruin

The Supreme Court will soon have a chance to rein in excessive fines.

Reason · Oct 14

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The Conversation · Oct 14

Companies may be held liable when AI harms their clients and customers

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on the job to a common workplace tool. Gallup found that 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by February 2026. Thomson Reuters similarly found in spring 2026 that 74% of professionals use AI several times…

Barchart · Oct 14

Michael Burry Just Dumped His Biggest Stock Holding — But His Next Move May Surprise Investors

Burry reportedly sold Lululemon to harvest tax losses and bought Deckers. His planned November return suggests he still sees recovery potential despite Lululemon’s declining sales.

Euronews · Oct 14

Taxes, housing and tuition fees: 2027 budget measures impact family budgets in Portugal

From taxes and wages to pensions, housing and tuition fees, the 2027 State Budget contains several measures that will directly affect household incomes.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 13

A Stranger Convinces Your Dad to Empty His 401(k) — Can the Money Ever Be Recovered?

A stranger persuades your dad to withdraw his 401(k) savings, promising a lucrative investment, a guaranteed return, or a way to protect his money. Then the stranger disappears, and your dad discovers that his retirement account has funded someone else’s life.

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International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Trump's 'Tax-Free' Red Diesel Order Only Defers the Tax, and Most States Still Ban It on Roads, Expert Says

Red diesel can now run on American highways under federal rules, but drivers may owe the levy later. See where it remains illegal and what a GasBuddy analyst warns.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12

How To Sell Your Parents’ House

Selling your parents’ house starts with one question: Who has the legal authority to sell it? If your parents still own the property and can make their own decisions, they generally control the sale. If a parent has died, the answer depends on the deed, the will, any trust, and…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Why a raise may not push you into a higher bracket in 2026: The IRS inflation adjustment trick that many taxpayers still overlook today

When you get a raise, it is easy to worry that a bigger paycheck will push you into a higher tax bracket and leave you with less money. Fortunately, that usually does not happen. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updates tax brackets and deductions every year to account for inflation.…

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 12

Taking Money Out of Your IRA Could Shrink Your New Federal Retirement Match

Taking money out of an individual retirement account could reduce the federal retirement match you receive for saving in 2027. The new Saver’s Match offers eligible workers up to $1,000 annually, but certain retirement account withdrawals can reduce the contributions that qualify for matching funds.

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Your Student Loan could disappear, then the IRS Bill arrives: What changed in 2026?

A report by Protect Borrowers estimates that between 2 million and 3 million Americans could face federal tax bills over the next decade. The report also gives examples of how families could be affected. Some households could face additional taxes and lose tax credits worth a combined $6,000 to nearly…

International Business Times · Oct 12

A Higher Income Could Put Health Subsidies at Risk Next Year, New Data Shows

A single person in most states could lose eligibility when going above $63,840 in household income. The cutoff for a family of four is $132,000.

Medical Daily · Oct 11

Nearly 1 Million HealthCare.gov Enrollees in 30 States Are Getting $500 Treasury Checks That Require No Application

Nearly 1 million HealthCare.gov enrollees who paid full price are getting $500 checks. See who qualifies and how to avoid scams tied to the payments.

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