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US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

US Going Deeper Into The Red Now That The IRS Is Sharing Tax Data With ICE - Above the Law

Immigrants significantly contribute to the US economy, helping to offset national debt and budget deficits despite lower hourly wages.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Employers hit with 28bn National Insurance Shock as rate rise bites harder than treasury forecast

Employers in Britain face a £28bn increase in National Insurance Contributions, leading to redundancies and higher costs for consumers.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The Gross vs. Net Revenue Trap That Can Sink Your Business

Net revenue is crucial for assessing business health, as it reflects actual profit after expenses, unlike gross revenue which can be misleading.
#irs
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

IRS lacks transparent plans to leverage tech in the face of staffing cuts, GAO and employees say

The IRS aims to modernize technology while reducing staff, but lacks transparency and clarity in its long-term plans.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
Remote teams
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

IRS lacks transparent plans to leverage tech in the face of staffing cuts, GAO and employees say

The IRS aims to modernize technology while reducing staff, but lacks transparency and clarity in its long-term plans.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
fromSubstack
2 weeks ago

Tax Day Confessions, The Upper Middle Class Trap, and the SpaceX IPO - Episode 185

Financial planners face numerous challenges during tax season, including correcting misclassified stock options and saving clients substantial amounts that tax software inaccurately calculated. These experiences highlight the complexities of tax filing and the importance of professional guidance.
Retirement
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

U.S. Treasury Presses Senate To Pass Crypto Legislation

Comprehensive crypto legislation is crucial for U.S. financial leadership and maintaining the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.
#tariffs
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Starting to Refund Its Illegal Tariffs. Will You Get Your Share?

The U.S. government is offering refunds on illegal tariffs, but many businesses are not filing for them, impacting consumers financially.
US Elections
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

US opens refund portal to start paying back Trump's illegal tariffs

A coalition of US states sued Trump over a 10 percent tariff, challenging the use of an unused statute for imposing tariffs.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
6 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
US Elections
fromFortune
6 days ago

Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump's unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid | Fortune

A refund system for businesses affected by unconstitutional tariffs is launching, allowing claims for refunds through an online portal.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid unconstitutional tariffs is launching, allowing claims for refunds through an online portal.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Trump Administration Is Starting to Refund Its Illegal Tariffs. Will You Get Your Share?

The U.S. government is offering refunds on illegal tariffs, but many businesses are not filing for them, impacting consumers financially.
US Elections
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

US opens refund portal to start paying back Trump's illegal tariffs

A coalition of US states sued Trump over a 10 percent tariff, challenging the use of an unused statute for imposing tariffs.
Intellectual property law
fromAxios
6 days ago

What to know about tariff refund site that's set to go live Monday

The Supreme Court did not address tariff refunds under IEEPA, but the Court of International Trade ordered the reimbursement process to begin.
US Elections
fromFortune
6 days ago

Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump's unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid | Fortune

A refund system for businesses affected by unconstitutional tariffs is launching, allowing claims for refunds through an online portal.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

A refund system for businesses that paid unconstitutional tariffs is launching, allowing claims for refunds through an online portal.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
#tariff-refunds
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Trump administration has yet to deploy a key legal move that would render tariff refund applications a 'waste of time,' federal litigator warns | Fortune

The Trump administration launched a tariff refund portal following a court order to refund illegally collected tariffs.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Finance leaders divided on using potential tariff refunds-just 18% would fully roll back price hikes | Fortune

Corporate executives remain divided on tariff refund strategies and are reluctant to reduce prices despite potential cost relief from Supreme Court rulings.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Trump administration has yet to deploy a key legal move that would render tariff refund applications a 'waste of time,' federal litigator warns | Fortune

The Trump administration launched a tariff refund portal following a court order to refund illegally collected tariffs.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Finance leaders divided on using potential tariff refunds-just 18% would fully roll back price hikes | Fortune

Corporate executives remain divided on tariff refund strategies and are reluctant to reduce prices despite potential cost relief from Supreme Court rulings.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Experts rebuff claim that California plans retirement account tax

California has not attempted to broadly tax retirement accounts, despite urgent warnings suggesting otherwise.
#tax-compliance
Deliverability
fromFortune
1 month ago

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

Tax compliance costs Americans $146 billion in 2026, averaging $576 per person in labor and $288 in additional expenses.
Deliverability
fromFortune
1 month ago

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

Tax compliance costs Americans $146 billion in 2026, averaging $576 per person in labor and $288 in additional expenses.
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

The explosion of U.S. debt is wiping out the 'safety premium' of Treasury bonds, and time is running out for an orderly fiscal solution, IMF warns | Fortune

Soaring U.S. debt is eroding the risk advantage of Treasury bonds, leading to higher borrowing costs globally.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

UK employers saddled with sharpest tax rise in developed world, OECD finds

UK workers face the highest increase in employment taxes among advanced economies, impacting take-home pay and employer costs significantly.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?

Trillions flow into the United States government on Tax Day, yet a significant share is directed toward war and defense contractors, rather than essential services.
Non-profit organizations
Europe politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Irish income taxes are below average and closer to US than many EU peers, OECD data shows

The average tax wedge for a single Irish worker is 32%, lower than the EU average and closer to the US rate.
#tax-reform
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Yes, you're getting a bigger tax refund. Your kids won't thank you for the $3 trillion it's adding to the deficit | Fortune

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Tax reform and real estate, key deductions still matter

Pro-growth tax policy is yielding tangible benefits for homeowners and small businesses, reflecting the impact of recent tax reforms.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Yes, you're getting a bigger tax refund. Your kids won't thank you for the $3 trillion it's adding to the deficit | Fortune

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

RSU Recipients Face $45,000 Tax Surprises: Why the 22% Withholding Rate Isn't Enough

Understanding RSU vesting and tax implications is crucial to avoid unexpected tax bills and maximize wealth-building opportunities.
#tax-refunds
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

How Trump's war screwed you out of your Trump tax refund: Wall Street has the receipts | Fortune

The Iran war has negated the economic benefits of recent tax refunds for many Americans.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Your tax refund could be delayed-and the IRS says you need to act fast

1.4 million Americans may face delays in tax refunds due to the phase-out of paper checks by the federal government.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

How Trump's war screwed you out of your Trump tax refund: Wall Street has the receipts | Fortune

The Iran war has negated the economic benefits of recent tax refunds for many Americans.
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Your tax refund could be delayed-and the IRS says you need to act fast

1.4 million Americans may face delays in tax refunds due to the phase-out of paper checks by the federal government.
#tax-filing
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Behind on Your Taxes? 4 Smart Moves to Avoid Penalties Before April 15

File an extension to avoid penalties and use strategic tax planning to reduce your tax burden.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 week ago

Over 140,000 happy users last year, 0 this year: How big tax prep crushed the IRS's free filing tool | Fortune

The Direct File program, aimed at simplifying tax filing, was discontinued due to lobbying by tax preparation companies.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: 'For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years' | Fortune

Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes privatizing tax filing, advocating for free filing services and criticizing tax prep companies for misleading taxpayers.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Behind on Your Taxes? 4 Smart Moves to Avoid Penalties Before April 15

File an extension to avoid penalties and use strategic tax planning to reduce your tax burden.
Non-profit organizations
fromFortune
1 week ago

Over 140,000 happy users last year, 0 this year: How big tax prep crushed the IRS's free filing tool | Fortune

The Direct File program, aimed at simplifying tax filing, was discontinued due to lobbying by tax preparation companies.
US politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren on her proposal to bring back IRS Direct File: 'For just one day of bombing Iran, we could pay for 20 years' | Fortune

Sen. Elizabeth Warren opposes privatizing tax filing, advocating for free filing services and criticizing tax prep companies for misleading taxpayers.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Britain's tax wedge, which estimates total taxes on labour paid by employees and employers, minus cash benefits received by working households, increased by 2.45 percentage points last year, the most in the OECD.
UK politics
#tax-preparation
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Rushing to file your taxes? Read these last-minute tips, plus how to file for an extension

General-use AI platforms are not reliable for personal tax questions and preparation due to lack of specific training for tax compliance.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Have You Paid Your "Intuit Tax"?

Oligarchs manipulate tax preparation systems to impose private taxes, increasing costs for taxpayers and protecting their monopolies.
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Rushing to file your taxes? Read these last-minute tips, plus how to file for an extension

General-use AI platforms are not reliable for personal tax questions and preparation due to lack of specific training for tax compliance.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Have You Paid Your "Intuit Tax"?

Oligarchs manipulate tax preparation systems to impose private taxes, increasing costs for taxpayers and protecting their monopolies.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Self-Employed Workers Face 12.4% Social Security Tax Hit in 2026. Here's How to Cut It

Self-employed individuals face a 15.3% self-employment tax, significantly higher than W-2 workers due to covering both employee and employer portions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

America's Insane Tax-Filing Process

The U.S. tax system requires individuals to file taxes themselves despite the IRS having most necessary information.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Jack Chambers signals Fianna Fail support for income tax cuts amid backbench pressure as budget surplus grows to 9bn

Income tax cuts will be a priority in the upcoming budget to support workers.
#tax-deductions
Retirement
fromYahoo Finance
1 week ago

ATO tax deductions Aussies are being urged to sort out now: 'Meaningful difference'

Preparing tax deductions before June 30 can significantly improve refunds and streamline the tax return process.
Retirement
fromYahoo Finance
1 week ago

ATO tax deductions Aussies are being urged to sort out now: 'Meaningful difference'

Preparing tax deductions before June 30 can significantly improve refunds and streamline the tax return process.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

4 Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Reduce Their Tax Bill and Increase Cash Flow

The right business structure and overlooked deductions can save entrepreneurs thousands annually.
#taxes
#irs-direct-file
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The Senate is voting to save free IRS Direct File today

The Senate is set to vote on the IRS Direct File Act to reinstate free tax filing services for Americans.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago

It's Tax Day. Ahead of deadline, 53M filers used new Trump tax exemptions, Treasury says

Millions of Americans utilized new tax breaks, but many still feel their taxes are too high despite the Republican tax law.
#social-security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Retirement

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
Retirement

3 Ways To Avoid Paying Taxes On Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits may be taxed based on combined income, with low thresholds that haven't adjusted for inflation.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Did Taxes on Social Security Actually Go Away? Here's the Real Story

Most seniors now avoid taxes on Social Security benefits due to a new deduction, but taxes still exist for higher earners.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

3 Ways To Avoid Paying Taxes On Your Social Security Benefits

Social Security benefits may be taxed based on combined income, with low thresholds that haven't adjusted for inflation.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Some Drivers Will Qualify for a New Tax Break on Car Payments

An update to the tax code will enable some car buyers to write off their monthly payments on their taxes this year, with significant caveats for eligibility.
Cars
US Elections
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This overlooked tax detail could make today your real deadline

Tax returns mailed to the IRS must be postmarked by April 15, with potential delays due to USPS operations.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

How to estimate your French tax bill

France offers an online tax calculator to help residents estimate their income tax liability in advance, with progressive tax brackets ranging from 11% to 45% on income above €11,600.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This tax season is bringing a 'deluge' of scams. Here's how to protect yourself

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers surge during tax season, with AI amplifying fraud attempts and identity theft risks.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Taxes 2026: 7 On Your Side, tax experts answer viewer questions

7 On Your Side and a team of tax experts will answer your questions about changes to the tax law, new deductions, deadlines, and much more.
Podcast
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Here's exactly what Social security retirees need to do to qualify for the new tax deduction

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces a new tax deduction for retirees, reducing taxable income and potentially lowering taxes on Social Security benefits.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The IRS Is in Trouble

The IRS, weakened by budget cuts and staff reductions from over 100,000 to 81,000 employees, faces significant challenges in collecting taxes and processing returns for the 2026 filing season.
#home-office-deduction
fromAol
2 months ago
Business

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

fromMoneyMade
2 months ago
Business

For years, my Dad told me I couldn't claim my home-office as a tax deduction. Now my accountant tells me I can. Who's right?

fromAol
2 months ago
Business

This Potentially Lucrative Tax Break May Be Off the Table for You This Year

fromMoneyMade
2 months ago
Business

For years, my Dad told me I couldn't claim my home-office as a tax deduction. Now my accountant tells me I can. Who's right?

Retirement
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Is there really no tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security? Here's what to know

The new tax law offers potential benefits, but many conditions and income thresholds affect actual tax liabilities for seniors and others.
Remote teams
fromYahoo Finance
1 month ago

Canadians may be missing a tax deduction

Work-from-home tax relief methods changed after 2022; employees must now use detailed calculation methods instead of the temporary flat-rate approach to claim home office expenses.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC interest 'double standards' branded unfair as taxpayers face higher charges than rebates

HMRC charges taxpayers 7.75% interest on late payments but pays only 2.75% on refunds, creating a structurally unfair system with no equivalent penalties for HMRC delays.
#tax-planning
fromMoneyLion
1 month ago
Retirement

Tax Questions Middle-Class Americans Should Ask

Middle-class Americans should actively review income changes, withholding amounts, and pre-tax contributions annually to avoid missed deductions, unexpected tax bills, and lost refunds.
fromSubstack
2 months ago
Retirement

Stop Thinking About Taxes As an April Problem

Treat taxes as year-round automated maintenance: organize documents, do projections, save for payments, make estimated payments, hire a CPA, and file extensions strategically.
Retirement
fromMoneyLion
1 month ago

Tax Questions Middle-Class Americans Should Ask

Middle-class Americans should actively review income changes, withholding amounts, and pre-tax contributions annually to avoid missed deductions, unexpected tax bills, and lost refunds.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

High Earners Who Pay 37% to the IRS Actually Have an Easy Workaround Now | PZA

PZA provides federally tax-exempt, AMT-free municipal-bond income (about 3.9% yield) that preserves after-tax yield for high-bracket investors versus taxable bonds.
#social-security-taxation
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
US politics

85% of Your 2026 COLA Increase Could Go to Federal Taxes

COLA increases can trigger federal taxation of Social Security benefits, reducing retirees' real purchasing power because provisional income thresholds remain frozen.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

Whether Your Social Security Be Taxed in Retirement Depends on 3 Numbers

Non-Social Security income can make up to 85% of Social Security benefits taxable via provisional income thresholds.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Less Obvious Reason You Might Pay Taxes on Social Security

Required minimum distributions from traditional retirement accounts can push income high enough to trigger taxes on Social Security benefits, creating an unavoidable tax liability for many retirees.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

85% of Your Social Security Can Be Taxed and Most Retirees Never See It Coming

Combined income—adjusted gross income plus tax-exempt interest plus 50% of Social Security benefits—determines what percentage of Social Security is taxed, with frozen IRS thresholds since 1984 causing more retirees to face taxation as benefits rise with inflation.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

HMRC set to receive an 'estimated 100m in automatic fees' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An estimated one million people failing to file could net HMRC £100 million in automatic fees. There is an automatic £100 fine for late filing.
UK politics
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Cut your 2025 tax bill with these 4 smart moves

OBBBA creates temporary tax breaks through 2028–2029, raises SALT cap to $40,000 (2025–2029), and adds limited above-the-line deductions with strict income phaseouts.
US politics
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

IRS now accepting 2025 federal income tax returns. Americans can start filing for their refunds

Taxpayers must file 2025 federal income tax returns by April 15 or request a six-month extension; refunds are fastest via e-file and direct deposit.
#irs-staffing
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
US politics

'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season

fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
US politics

'Setting this agency up for failure': Amid staffing crunch, IRS taps employees with no relevant experience to assist during filing season

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