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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…

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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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Tax Day Countdown: 4 Smart Moves To Make Before You Hit ‘Submit’

Before you hit “submit,” be sure to review your tax return for errors, missed credits, payment options and banking details to avoid penalties and delays.

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People Are Using AI to Find Bigger Tax Refunds: Here’s What the IRS Says

Viral posts claim AI chatbots can review a filed tax return and uncover missed refund money. Here’s what the technology can realistically do and when it may make sense to file an amended return.

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7 IRS Letters Seniors Should Never Ignore This March

Tax season often brings a stack of envelopes, but when one of them comes from the IRS, it deserves your full attention. Many seniors assume...

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Ask the Editor, March 13: Questions on Medicare Premiums and IRMAA

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on monthly Medicare premiums, IRAA and tax-deductible medical expenses.

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Still waiting for your state tax refund? This is why

Wait times for federal tax returns could also be longer this season because of budget cuts

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The Most Misreported Income Types on Tax Returns, According to Tax Preparers

Tax preparers reveal the income types most often misreported on tax returns and why these mistakes can trigger audits, penalties or delayed refunds.

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Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes on Your Tax Return

The IRS warns taxpayers to watch out for these common errors as they prepare to file.

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How I Managed Decluttering My Paperwork After Retiring

Or: Why you don't need to keep tax returns from your 20s and 30s.

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Ask the Editor, February 27: Questions on Tax Returns and Decedents

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on how to file a tax return when someone has died and resources you can use to find more help.

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IRS Rejected Your Tax Return? Here's Exactly What You Must Do Now

Learn how to identify, correct, and resubmit rejected IRS tax returns to avoid delays and stress. Follow these steps to ensure your return is accepted.

International Business Times UK

Paper Tax Filers Face Long Wait as IRS Digitization Effort Stalls

Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed up paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

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7 Moves To Make Before April 15 To Shrink Your 2026 Tax Bill

Here are several moves to consider before sending in your tax return.

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Tax Day Countdown: 5 Deductions Child-Free Couples Always Forget (But Shouldn’t)

Child‑free couples often assume their tax return should be simple, but simplicity can sometimes hide missed opportunities. As Tax Day approaches, many DINK households leave money on the table because they don’t realize which tax deductions apply even without dependents. The truth is that couples with no children often qualify…

The Guardian - UK

Making Tax Digital: are you ready for HMRC’s self-assessment shake-up?

Tax authorities warn sole traders and landlords to act, as the biggest change to self-assessment in decades looms

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Can You Trust AI With Your Taxes and Investments? 8 Risks No One Explains

Money demands precision. Algorithms promise precision. That sounds like a perfect match—until you realize that your tax return and your retirement account don’t just require math. They require judgment, context, and accountability.

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U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.

Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.

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5 Years Without Filing: 8 Hidden Consequences That Make People Avoid the IRS

You can ignore a lot of problems and still sleep at night. Five years without filing a tax return does not belong on that list.

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IRS Warns EITC Filers: Refunds Delayed Until Mid-February Under PATH Act

Staring at an empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early and did everything right, yet you are still waiting for a deposit that will not come. It is not your fault you are broke in February;…

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Tax season is here. Here's what you need to know for stress-free filing

Tax season is underway and you have until April 15 to file your return with the IRS

Budget and the Bees

PATH Act 2026: Why the IRS is Legally Holding EITC Refunds Until February 17

Staring at your empty bank account while your tax return sits in a federal freeze is a special kind of torture. You filed early, did everything right, and now you are just waiting for a deposit that won’t come. It is not your fault you are broke in February; the…

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Why the 2026 tax filing Deadline actually matters for U.S. taxpayers

The tax filing Deadline affects more than penalties. Learn how Tax Filing timing impacts refunds, payments, extensions, and IRS processing for U.S. taxpayers.

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23% of Americans With Credit Card Debt Don’t Believe They’ll Ever Pay It Off

There’s a number floating around the American financial landscape right now that feels less like a statistic and more like a warning flare: 23% of Americans with credit card debt don’t believe they’ll ever pay it off. Not someday, not eventually, not “after a few raises and a good tax…

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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.

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