I’m a Tax Preparer: The Refund Error That Triggers IRS Letters Most Often Filing for a refund? A tax preparer reveals the error most likely to prompt an IRS letter and slow down your return. GOBankingRates · Apr 11
7 Mistakes To Avoid When You File a Tax Extension Here are seven mistakes to avoid when you file a tax extension to save you on penalties, interest and unnecessary financial stress. GOBankingRates · Apr 11
Expect Delays: IRS Help Less Accessible, Refunds May Take Longer, Say Experts If you’re counting on a fast tax refund this year, you may want to prepare for delays—and frustration. Experts warn that the IRS is entering... Saving Advice · Apr 10
IRS Warning: Millions Risk Losing Their Tax Refund If They Miss This Deadline If you haven’t filed your taxes from a previous year, you could be leaving money on the table—and the clock is ticking. The Internal Revenue... Saving Advice · Apr 10
Trump promised tax refunds would jump ‘$1,000 or more’. The gains will go to wealthy Americans, experts say Less than half of Americans making under $100,000 will get an increased refund, nonpartisan policy group finds The Independent UK · Apr 10
No, Elon Musk doesn't want to give you a $5,000 tax refund — it's a scam, here's what to look out for Elon Musk's name is being used in crypto scams once again. TechRadar · Apr 10
The surprising downsides of a big tax refund ‘You are basically giving the IRS an interest-free loan,’ one expert said The Independent UK · Apr 10
The IRS Letter You Shouldn’t Ignore – and What To Do If You Get One A plain white envelope just landed in the mailbox, and it carries more weight than it looks. The return address reads IRS, and suddenly everything else on the to-do list feels a lot less important. That single piece of mail can trigger a rush of questions, a spike of stress,… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 10
How Overlooking a Simple Bank Error Can Lead To Government Garnishments A single wrong number can start a chain reaction that no one sees coming. One misplaced payment, one misapplied deposit, or one unnoticed fee can quietly shift an account off course and keep drifting until it crashes into something far bigger. That “something” often carries official letterhead, strict deadlines, and… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 10
What Happens If You Owe Taxes and Can’t Pay by the Deadline? Here Are Your Real Options Owe taxes and can’t pay by the IRS deadline? Experts explain penalties, interest, payment plans and what you can do next to avoid escalating tax debt. GOBankingRates · Apr 10
You Could Miss Out on $686 or More as the Deadline To File for Unclaimed 2022 Tax Refunds Nears Millions of Americans still haven’t claimed their 2022 tax refunds. With the IRS deadline near, you could miss out on $686 or more. GOBankingRates · Apr 9
IRS touts a 24% increase in tax refunds compared to the previous administration The Trump administration is highlighting a 24% increase in individual tax refunds this season compared with those issued during the previous administration The Independent UK · Apr 9
5 Refund ‘Boost’ Tips That Backfire, According to Tax Pros Some popular refund boost tips can shrink your return or raise red flags. Tax pros explain which strategies backfire and what to avoid this filing season. GOBankingRates · Apr 9
Most Seniors Miss This IRS Mileage Write-Off—Are You Losing Money on Medical Trips? If you’re driving to doctor appointments, physical therapy, or even picking up prescriptions, you could be quietly missing out on a valuable tax break. Many... Saving Advice · Apr 9
Saving Advice · Apr 9 This One Tax Form Is Helping Seniors Keep More of Their Income—Here’s How If you’re over 65, there’s a good chance you could be leaving money on the table without even realizing it. A little-known tax tool—Form 1040-SR—is...
GOBankingRates · Apr 9 5 Popular Side Gigs That Cross the $600 Tax Reporting Threshold Here are some of the most popular hustles that can easily hit that $600 level.
Kiplinger · Apr 9 First-Time World Cup Bettors Face New 2026 Tax Rules With millions of fans backing favorites and a new 90% limit on loss deductions, your 2026 tournament strategy needs a substitution.
GOBankingRates · Apr 9 The Paycheck Gaps Most Workers Don’t Notice Until Tax Time The "paycheck gap" refers to gross pay versus net pay -- or what workers think they're earning on paper versus what they're actually keeping after paying taxes to the IRS, according to Andrew Latham,...
GOBankingRates · Apr 8 5 Mistakes Freelancers Make That Could Trigger an IRS Audit By avoiding these common mistakes, freelancers can make their tax return less likely to be flagged for further scrutiny and protect hard-earned profits.
GOBankingRates · Apr 8 Top Tax Tips To (Legally) Beat the IRS by Age, According to ‘The Money Guy Show’ Hanson and Preston broke down their best pieces of advice for those of all ages and all walks of life, when it comes to "beating" the IRS fair and square.
Saving Advice · Apr 8 This New Tax Law Could Cut Your Taxes—But Only If You Know These Rules Tax season just got more complicated, but also more rewarding for those who understand the changes. A sweeping new law has introduced a range of...
GOBankingRates · Apr 8 Side Hustle or Second Job? How Extra Income Could Backfire on Your Taxes If You’re Not Careful Extra income can make tax time more complicated. Learn how self-employment taxes work and discover expert strategies to protect your hard-earned profits.
GOBankingRates · Apr 8 Missing This Tax Deadline Costs Filers an Extra $435 on Average A commonly missed tax deadline can trigger late fees and penalties that add up to $435 on average. Here’s what filers overlook and how to avoid paying more.
The Mary Sue · Apr 8 Trump’s hyped $1,000 tax bonanza claim crashes and burns, leaving everyday Americans with an embarrassingly small sum Americans expecting a significant boost to their tax refunds this season, following President Donald Trump’s claims of the ‘largest tax refund season of all time,’ are actually seeing a more modest increase than initially hyped. According to UNILAD, a March 20, 2026, report from the IRS indicates that the average…
The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 8 What Happens if You Forget an RMD? The Costly Consequences Explained The idea of forgetting something important rarely sparks panic—until that “something” comes with a hefty tax penalty attached. Required Minimum Distributions, better known as RMDs, don’t sit quietly in the background. They demand attention, precision, and timing, and the moment someone misses one, the consequences arrive fast and loud. No…