Why DOGE's legacy is hard to measure Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Apr 6
Gen X Parents: 3 Tax-Time Moves That Could Keep More Money in Your Pocket Here are three tax-time moves Gen X needs to know about. GOBankingRates · Apr 6
Social Security Scams: Why Officials Issued a Warning for Retirees and Who Is at Risk Authorities warn of rising Social Security scams, urging retirees to stay alert as fraudsters use convincing tactics to steal money. International Business Times UK · Apr 6
Claiming Elderly Parents As Dependents: What If They Get Social Security? If you’re helping support an aging parent, you might be leaving money on the table at tax time. Many people assume that once a parent... Saving Advice · Apr 5
Direct Deposit Refunds Are Being Returned by Banks When Names Don’t Match the Account Ever sent a payment into what you thought was a secure financial space, only to have it spit right back at you? That’s exactly what’s happening with direct deposit refunds lately. Banks across the country have started returning refunds when the name on the payment doesn’t exactly match the name… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 5
The Self-Employment Tax Shock Many Retirees Don’t See Coming Retirees, especially those who had W-2 jobs during their working lives, might be surprised to learn how much tax they owe on these earnings. GOBankingRates · Apr 5
5 Expenses You Can Still Deduct in 2026 — Even If You Take the Standard Deduction While above-the-line adjustments are available to those who itemize and those who take standard deduction, there are possible limitations for some taxpayers. GOBankingRates · Apr 5
I Asked ChatGPT What Happens If You File Your Taxes Late — Here’s What It Said ChatGPT reveals what happens if you miss the tax filing deadline and how it could affect your refund and finances. GOBankingRates · Apr 5
I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen If the US Taxed SNAP Benefits: The Answer Shocked Me If SNAP benefits were taxed as income, what would happen? Here’s what ChatGPT says might happen, including shrinking grocery buying power. Find out more. GOBankingRates · Apr 5
Why Every Newly Married Woman Should Update Her Social Security Record Right Away The wedding may be over, the dress carefully packed away, and the thank-you notes finally sent—but one tiny administrative task still carries massive importance. Updating a Social Security record after marriage does not exactly scream excitement, yet it quietly holds the power to protect future benefits, avoid frustrating delays, and… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 4
The 5 Tax Mistakes Costing Americans an Extra $500 to $3,200 Per Year From overlooked deductions to misreported investment income, tax professionals described the five tax mistakes that could cost thousands of dollars each year. GOBankingRates · Apr 4
I’m an Accountant: The Most Common Tax Moves That Trigger Extra Scrutiny An accountant explained to GOBankingRates common moves that can trigger IRS audits, including income mismatches, inflated deductions and rounded numbers. GOBankingRates · Apr 4
The ‘Quarterly Trap’: Why So Many New Retirees Are Getting IRS Underpayment Notices Retirement is supposed to simplify your life, but for many new retirees, it’s doing the opposite when tax season rolls around. Instead of a clean... Saving Advice · Apr 4
Don’t File Yet: The Biggest Tax Mistakes You Might Make In 2026 Taxes. They sneak up every year like an uninvited relative at the holiday table, and just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, a tiny misstep can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. 2026 promises to bring fresh changes to deductions, credits, and reporting requirements, and ignoring… The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 3
Kiplinger · Apr 3 Ask the Editor, April 3: Questions on Tax Return Filing Deadline In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the due date for filing your federal tax return and other tax filing subjects.
The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 3 IRS Refund Delays Surge: Incorrect Bank Info Is Triggering Weeks-Long Payment Holds The refund clock has started ticking—and for a growing number of taxpayers, it has suddenly slowed to a crawl. What should feel like a quick financial win has turned into a waiting game, with weeks stretching out far beyond the usual timeline. A simple string of numbers, entered just slightly…
The Independent UK · Apr 3 5 Financial Freebies Every Investor Should Claim How to increase wealth without the IRS taking a penny
GOBankingRates · Apr 3 Do You Have To Worry About Taxes If You Have SNAP Benefits? Taxes are entirely off the table. Here's what you need to know, according to tax experts.
Saving Advice · Apr 2 The Mystery Box Scam: Why Unsolicited Packages Are a Red Flag for Identity Theft You see there’s a package on the front porch, but you don’t remember ordering anything. Hey, we’ve all ordered some things from packages from Amazon...
The Conversation · Apr 2 The nonprofit status of NCAA athletic departments is starting to raise questions With all the talk of busted brackets, game-winning shots, point spreads and Cinderellas, it was easy to miss the eye-popping offer University of Michigan star forward Yaxel Lendeborg claimed to have received during the first weekend of March Madness.
GOBankingRates · Apr 2 I Asked AI the Biggest Tax Filing Risks in 2026: Here’s What It Said Tax filers face big changes this year. You'll need to pay careful attention to some new rules to avoid making mistakes that could cost you a lot of money.
International Business Times UK · Apr 2 Don't Be Misled: The IRS Fresh Start Programme Won't Wipe Out All Your Debt Explore the IRS Fresh Start Initiative, its benefits, and common misconceptions. Learn how it helps manage tax debt without erasing it.
Kiplinger · Apr 2 Why the IRS Can Reject Smartwatch Mileage Logs As we hit the halfway point of 2026, it's time to audit your mileage log before Uncle Sam audits it for you.
GOBankingRates · Apr 2 IRS Warns About ‘Ghost’ Tax Preparers — How To Spot One Before It’s Too Late Ghost tax preparers are still on the IRS dirty dozen list for 2026. Learn more about the red flags and refund risks, as well as how to avoid filing scams.
The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 2 Tax Payments Reversed: Why Some Filers Are Getting “Failed Transaction” Notices Tax season delivers enough drama on its own, but nothing raises eyebrows faster than a payment that vanishes after it supposedly went through. One moment shows a successful tax payment, the next flashes a “failed transaction” notice like a digital plot twist nobody asked for. That kind of whiplash grabs…