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6 Things Crypto Investors Often Forget To Plan for Until Tax Season

Investing in cryptocurrency adds another layer to tax preparation. Smart investors should be planning throughout the year for any tax ramifications related to the sale of crypto investments. But it's...

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The Tax Breaks You Assume Exist — That Don’t Anymore

Here's a look at some of the most commonly assumed tax breaks that either no longer exist or simply don't work the way people expect any more.

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The Killing of Alex Pretti Is a Reminder That All State Laws Are Backed Up by Violence

If enforcing a law isn't worth killing someone over, it probably shouldn't be a law.

Reason

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9 Things to Check If Your Benefits Deposit Doesn’t Show Up

You log in to your banking app, expecting to see your deposit. The balance hasn’t moved. The panic sets in immediately. Did the IRS forget you? Did Social Security miss a cycle?

Budget and the Bees

10 Deductions That Sound Safe—But Get Returns Flagged

We all want to pay zero taxes. It is the American dream. But in the age of automated scoring systems, the line between “aggressive tax planning” and “audit trigger” is razor-thin. The IRS’s sophisticated algorithms don’t just look for fraud; they look for anomalies.

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7 Times the IRS Can Hold Your Refund Without Telling You Right Away

You filed on time. Then, the “Accepted” notification arrived. You already spent the money in your head. But the date comes and goes, and the mailbox is empty. The scary part? The IRS doesn’t have to call you the day they freeze your refund. In fact, under current IRS procedures,…

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IRS faces stiff challenges in 2026 tax season due to workforce cuts and new laws, a watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the 2026 tax filing season is likely to face significant challenges due to IRS workforce reductions and complex tax law changes

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8 Reasons Your Refund Amount Shrunk This Year (Even If You Earned the Same)

You open the envelope or check the banking app, and your heart sinks. The number isn’t what you expected. In fact, it is significantly lower than last year, even though your salary didn’t change. You aren’t imagining things; the math of the tax code shifted beneath your feet this year.

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4 Tax Deductions Side Gig Workers Can’t Afford To Miss

Here are four tax deductions side gig workers can't afford to miss when they file their taxes and some important tax tips.

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The Biggest Trade Deals of 2026 That Cut the US Out—And Why Your Job and Prices Could Feel It

New trade pacts between Europe, India, Canada, and China bypass the US, reshaping jobs, supply chains, and the prices families pay every day.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic Co-Founders Pledge to Donate 80% of Wealth as AI Risks Mount

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and co-founders pledge to donate 80% of their wealth, warning that powerful AI poses serious risks to society and democracy.

International Business Times UK

Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial Is Aimed at People Who Stopped Buying It — Are You One of Them?

Budweiser's Super Bowl commercial leans on heritage and a back-to-basics, populist tone to reconnect with everyday US beer drinkers.

International Business Times UK

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts $1000 Refund Rush – Treasury Braces for Record Payouts

US taxpayers face a record-breaking refund season as Trump's retroactive tax cuts trigger an £80 billion windfall, though a reduced IRS workforce struggles to cope.

International Business Times UK

NovaDerm and Solidaris Capital: How Selective Narratives Obscure Regulatory Evasion and Charitable Tax Misuse

Solidaris markets itself as a socially responsible investment platform promising large deductions, but public records and whistleblower reports reveal significant operational discrepancies.

International Business Times

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7 Signs Your Tax Refund is Being Held Up by the New 2026 IRS Protocols

The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, and while the IRS promises speed, their upgraded automated protocols are silently catching millions of returns in a digital net. The agency has enhanced its flagging systems to detect inconsistencies in real-time. This isn’t the IRS of ten years ago…

Kiplinger

Oregon Tax Kicker in 2026: What's Your Refund?

The Oregon kicker for 2025 state income taxes is coming. Here's how to calculate your credit and the eligibility rules.

Budget and the Bees

Why Your 2026 Tax Refund Might Be Delayed: 5 Red Flags to Watch For

We are entering that anxious time of year when you file your return and then obsessively refresh the “Where’s My Refund?” page. While the IRS automated systems are efficient, they are also sensitive to inconsistencies. Millions of taxpayers may face delays this year, not necessarily because of intentional fraud, but…

Kiplinger

Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to Know

The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.

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What Happens If You File Your Taxes in January Instead of April? Here’s What Accountants Say

Filing your taxes early can speed up refunds and reduce stress, but mistakes, missing forms or changing tax rules may affect your return, accountants warn.

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The Jan 27 “Tax Kickoff”: 5 Changes to the EITC That Could Boost Your Refund This Year

Tax season officially opened yesterday, January 26, but for millions of working Americans, the real headline isn’t the date—it is the quiet expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Often called the “working family’s bonus,” the EITC has been adjusted for inflation and tweaked by the recent tax overhaul.…

International Business Times

Want A Bigger Refund? Don't Miss These Tax Tips Before You File

If you owe taxes, the money is still due by April 15 even if you file for an extension. An extension only gives you more time to file paperwork, not more time to pay.

International Business Times UK

Where's My Refund: The 3-Week IRS Rule, Payment Dates & Hidden Delays You Should Know

Waiting on your 2026 tax refund? Learn about the IRS three-week rule, payment timelines, tracking steps, and the hidden reasons refunds can be delayed.

International Business Times UK

List of Senate Democrats Who Refused to Fund ICE After Minneapolis Killing

After the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats list names opposing DHS and ICE funding, creating a high-stakes budget battle in Washington.

Reason

Brickbat: Fringe Benefits

Federal prosecutors in Georgia have charged Attallah Williams with conspiracy to defraud the government. Officials say Williams stole more than… The post Brickbat: Fringe Benefits appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times UK

Where's My Refund? IRS Opens 2026 Tax Season — Here's When Refunds Should Arrive

The IRS has opened the 2026 tax season, with most refunds issued within 21 days, though some credits and filing methods can cause delays for taxpayers.

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