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The Internal Revenue Service anticipates receiving some 164 million individual income tax returns as Americans digest the many provisions of President Trump’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as passed by the House and whose revised text was released Monday by Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee, includes a number of significant tax provisions for ...

With the cost of living rising, taxpayers plan to use IRS refunds to cover necessities over making leisure purchases, according to a new CNET survey. Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and ...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 sunsets in 2025, and a new overhaul is expected. The Trump administration hopes to make key tax policy changes for both individuals and corporations, including ...

Karla Dennis, EA, MST, is CFO/CEO of the award-winning tax accounting firm KDA Inc.—specializing in tax planning. Tax brackets are very important to understand. On the federal side, there are multiple ...

Here's something you don't hear every day: Tax season might actually work in your favor this year. A major tax overhaul passed in 2025 means most Americans filing returns this year could see refund ...

An emergency bill passed in Washington, DC, axing key tax breaks touted in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for its residents highlights why Americans should pay attention to state tax laws, experts ...

"Taking action before the end of this year can be a huge benefit to your financial health in 2026," said Dan Snyder, director of personal financial planning at the American Institute of CPAs, pointing ...

Tax avoidance is the legal use of tax laws to minimize tax liability and maximize savings. Tax fraud involves illegal activities, such as falsifying income or deductions, to evade paying taxes. Tax ...