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Refunds Are Being Delayed Over New IRS Identity Flags — Why More Returns Are Getting Pulled

The clock starts ticking the moment a tax return gets filed, and for millions of people, that ticking feels louder than ever this year. Refunds that usually show up like clockwork now stall without warning, leaving bank accounts in limbo and patience wearing thin. The culprit does not come down…

The Free Financial Advisor

All That Glitters Is Usually Taxable: Gold and Silver Tax Rules

Profits from selling physical gold and silver, and even some precious metal funds, are taxed differently from other investments.

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Americans spend $146 billion and 11.6 billion hours doing their taxes, and most of it is just filling out paperwork

There are more than 10,000 forms you have to sort through to file your taxes, and the fear of going to jail over a mistake has never been higher.

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Republican Sen. Rick Scott sues Booz Allen Hamilton over leaked tax returns

Scott's tax returns were leaked by an IRS contractor working through the firm.

Axios

7 Common Deductions That Are Getting More Scrutiny From the IRS

Ever get the feeling the IRS is watching every move you make? Turns out, they kind of are—especially when it comes to certain tax deductions. Those numbers that looked harmless on your form last year could now be under a microscope, and the stakes aren’t just a late-night panic—they’re real…

The Free Financial Advisor

If You Make Under $200K, These 3 Tax Credits Could Apply To You This Year

Here's a look at three of the most valuable credits you should take a look at before you file your taxes in 2026.

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Middle-Class Workers: 4 IRS Rules That Help You Keep More Money

Taxes are one of the biggest expenses for middle-class workers, but the IRS actually offers a few rules and breaks that can help you keep more of your money.

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Think You're Too Busy to Do an Estate Plan? In 3 Hours (Seriously), You Could Save Your Heirs Months (or Years) of Stress and Heartache

The cost of delaying estate planning is far greater than the time it takes to get the ball rolling. The remedy is easier (and takes less time) than you think.

Kiplinger

3 Tax Mistakes Boomers Are Most Likely To Make — and How To Avoid Them

Before submitting your tax returns, make sure you're aware of these common tax errors that can cost you money or potentially get you in trouble with the IRS.

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Maryland Small Businesses: The New $20,000 IRS Rule Won’t Protect You from the State’s $600 Annual Fee

Small business owners in Maryland may have been looking forward to a bit of a tax break this year. The IRS reinstated the 1099-K reporting...

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The IRS Is Flagging More Returns This Year—And One Detail Keeps Triggering Reviews

A tax return can move smoothly from submission to refund, or it can hit a wall that stops everything cold. This year, that wall shows up more often, and one specific detail keeps setting it off. The IRS has increased scrutiny in key areas, and that shift has changed how…

The Free Financial Advisor

The IRS Credit Many Families Miss Every Year

A tax credit sits in the system right now that can put thousands of dollars back into a household budget, yet millions never claim it. Not because it hides behind complicated loopholes or requires expert-level knowledge, but because people either assume they do not qualify or never take the time…

Everybody Loves Your Money

I’m a CPA: Here’s What Happens if You Underpay Estimated Taxes

GOBankingRates spoke with a CPA and tax attorney about what happens when estimated taxes go unpaid and how the costs can escalate.

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Is Quality Furniture Officially a Scam? Why Filling a New Home in 2026 is Destroying Senior Nest Eggs

Every year, seniors step into the new-home market with dreams of creating a space that feels both elegant and cozy. The problem? The furniture industry has quietly morphed into a high-stakes game where price tags suggest durability, but reality tells a different story. In 2026, filling a house with “quality”…

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Is it Too Late at 45? How to Use the Mega Backdoor Roth to Dump Tens of Thousands into Retirement in One Year

Retirement planning doesn’t have to feel like a distant dream slipping further away with every passing birthday. Hitting 45 often sparks the panic of lost time, but here’s the truth: one powerful strategy can accelerate retirement savings faster than most traditional methods. The Mega Backdoor Roth gives high‑income earners a…

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3 More of the Most Bizarre Tax Fraud Cases the IRS Has Ever Heard

From fake children to an arson case, these bizarre tax fraud cases show the wildest schemes the IRS has uncovered.

Kiplinger

4 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Return for Financial Planning

Don't just file your tax return and forget about it. Reviewing it will reveal how financial decisions have played out, and how to make better ones in future.

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5 Retirement Tax Myths That Sound Smart — Until You Do the Math

Here are five retirement tax myths that sound smart, until you do the math.

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Washington D.C. Alert: Commuter Tax Benefits You Can Actually Use in 2026

Commuting in Washington D.C. just got more interesting—and potentially more rewarding. While the District did not create new commuter tax rules for 2026, the IRS has increased the federal commuter benefit limits, and D.C.’s existing commuter-benefits laws continue to shape how employers must support transit-friendly commuting. Together, these updates influence…

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I Reviewed 3 ‘Tax Hacks’ From Social Media — Only 1 Was Actually Safe

It's tax season and the TikTok tax hack crowds are out in full force, doling out questionable tax avoidance strategies. Learn More: 5 Tax Loopholes the Ultra-Wealthy Use That Most Americans Don't Know...

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Tax Changes That Could Lower Your 2025 and 2026 Bills

How to make the most of tax changes in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill."

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4 States That Have Extended Tax Deadlines in 2026 — What It Means for Your Return

Is your tax deadline extended? Some residents in four disaster-affected states now have more time to file. Discover the new dates and how to use the extra time.

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I Asked ChatGPT Which Tax Mistakes Trigger Audits: Here’s What To Avoid

Tax season can be pretty stressful. ChatGPT flagged some common IRS audit risks -- from missed income to crypto and deductions -- that filers should avoid.

The Guardian - US

IRS glitch masked $51m in political donations, finance watchdog says

Exclusive: Error in second half of 2025 came after IRS saw over a quarter of its workforce reduced after huge cuts by Doge

The Independent UK

The ultimate guide to retirement: From starting out in your 20s to hitting withdrawal time in your 60s

In many ways 401(k) retirement accounts are like a race: you need a different approach to the middle and end to the one you needed at the start

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