Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from IRS

Filing 2025 Taxes? Here’s the Social Security Threshold To Watch For in 2026

Experts explained the importance of understanding how Social Security is taxed and how to stay ahead of income changes, even in retirement.

GOBankingRates

I’m a Tax Preparer: No. 1 Filing Mistake I See That Wipes Out Refunds

GOBankingRates consulted a tax accountant to learn about the filing mistake that could cost people their refunds and reduce their 2026 refunds.

GOBankingRates

The “IRS Agent” Phone Call That Is Actually a Phishing Scam

Unfortunately, the so-called “IRS agent” phone call scam has become one of the most persistent and psychologically clever fraud tactics in circulation, not because it’s sophisticated technology, but because it exploits something deeply human: fear, authority, and the instinct to react before thinking. This scam doesn’t rely on flashy hacking…

Clever Dude

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

“Refund Offset” Reality: 6 Debts That Can Take Your Tax Refund Without Warning

Nothing ruins a “finally, we can breathe” moment like checking your bank account and realizing your refund is smaller than expected—or missing completely. A refund...

Saving Advice

The PATH Act Calendar: The Exact Day Your Refund Will Likely Hit Your Bank

Waiting for a tax refund is a special kind of torture. You check the app every morning and see the same processing message. If you claimed specific credits, you are stuck in the PATH Act waiting room. This isn’t just government slow walking. It is a mandatory hold designed to…

Budget and the Bees

The $2,200 Discrepancy: How the New Child Tax Credit Leaves DINK Couples Behind in 2026

If you filed taxes this season and felt like the system was handing out a quiet bonus to families while you got a polite shrug, you’re not imagining things. For many couples, the difference isn’t a few dollars—it’s a very real gap that can change how fast one household builds…

Dinks Finance

What Income Puts You in the Top 10% of Earners in 2026?

Here's a look at a couple of ways to measure "the top 10%" using the most recent official nationwide data available as of January 2026.

GOBankingRates

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

4 AI-Generated Tax Errors To Keep an Eye Out for — and How Much They Could Cost You

Here are four potential errors to watch for and what they could end up costing.

GOBankingRates

7 Bad Tax Habits to Kick Right Now

Ditch these seven common habits to sidestep IRS red flags for a smoother, faster 2026 income tax filing.

Kiplinger

The New Plan to End Surprise Taxes on Social Security 'Back Pay'

Taxes on Social Security benefits are stirring debate again, as recent changes could affect how some retirees file their returns this tax season.

Kiplinger

Here’s the Minimum Income You Need To File Taxes in 2026 — by Age

Some United States taxpayers may not be aware that they are actually not necessitated by law to file taxes, although doing so is typically considered a wise idea for lower-income earners (you could...

GOBankingRates

The “Identity Theft” Risk That Peaks Between February and April

There’s a strange, almost predictable rhythm to the year: the holiday rush, the January reset, and then—right on cue—the season when identity thieves seem to wake up from hibernation with the energy of someone who’s had three too many espressos.

Clever Dude

The “Tax Prep” Software Fees You Can Legally Avoid

Tax season is stressful. Around 46% of Americans say that filing their taxes is the most stressful financial event of the year. And 55% of Gen Z say filing is the most stressful part of “adulting.” On top of that, you start filing your return, thinking that you won’t have…

Clever Dude

Struggling with debt? Money experts recommend these consolidation strategies

‘The right plan should be based on the stability of the borrower's income, how quickly they need to pay off the debt and whether they need budget flexibility,’ one expert said

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

GOBankingRates

If You Made Money on Crypto, Here Are 5 Tax Traps To Avoid Now

As IRS reporting expands, investors who assume nothing counts until they cash out may be setting themselves up for an expensive surprise.

Whats Hot

IRS Confirms Refund Delays for Millions Claiming EITC and ACTC in 2026

Millions of Americans may have to wait longer than usual for their federal tax refunds this year, as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed delays for taxpayers claiming certain refundable credits.

Budget and the Bees

The 1,000 Dollar Refund Surprise: Why 2026 Tax Checks Are Higher for Millions

It is the one time of year when we actually hope for a letter from the IRS. For years, we’ve been told to expect less and less from our tax returns as old credits expired and inflation ate into our deductions. But 2026 is turning out to be different. Millions…

Clever Dude

Claiming These Two Credits Could Stall Your 2026 Refund, IRS Says

Last year, it was reported that roughly half (49%) of Americans were dependent on their tax refund to make ends meet. For many people, that refund can help them pay off debt, get caught up on bills, or put some money in savings for inevitable emergencies. Because of this, many…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Saving Advice

Tax Planning Missteps That Create Stress During Filing Season

Tax season is often viewed as a sprint to the finish line, but the boxes you check this April determine your financial stability for years...

Clever Dude

How Homeowners Can Find “Secret” Tax Credits

Homeownership comes with plenty of responsibilities, but it also comes with opportunities—especially when it comes to tax season. Many homeowners don’t realize just how many credits and incentives exist to reward upgrades, encourage energy efficiency, and support long-term improvements.

The Independent UK

IRS tax refund deadlines 2026: Every important date you need to know

Refunds are typically issued up to 21 days after the IRS approves a return

GOBankingRates

What You Need To Know About Your 2025 Tax Return That Can Change Your 2026 Retirement Income

Everything from Social Security taxation to Medicare premiums can affect your retirement accounts if you make the wrong move.

GOBankingRates

7 Smart Money Moves Fidelity Says Will Make Retirement More Comfortable

Fidelity outlined retirement money moves such as certain tax deductions, Roth conversions and charitable strategies to boost financial security.

GOBankingRates

Here’s How To Avoid Paying Taxes on Investment Gains in 2026 — Legally

For investors, investment gains aren't immune from taxes.

The Independent UK

Three steps I took to build my credit score in ten months

‘Building credit boosted my confidence and helped me feel more capable and responsible as an adult,’ grad student Ashleigh Ewald said

1 … 12 13 14 15

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Social Security Administration

Clever Dude Personal Finance Money

14 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.