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Taxes & IRS
Filing guidance, rule changes, and what they mean for your wallet.
Several States Tweak Income Taxes in 2026, Cutting Rates or Adding Credits
A wave of state-level changes takes effect this year, from flat-tax transitions to new family credits, with effects that vary widely by state.
IRS Free Direct File Program Expands to More States for the Coming Season
The government's own free filing tool will be available to millions more taxpayers, though it still covers only relatively simple returns.
Tax Season Brings a New Wave of Scams. Here Is How to Spot Them
Impersonators posing as the IRS ramp up during filing season, but a few simple rules make their tricks easy to recognize.
IRS Releases 2026 Tax Brackets With Inflation Adjustments Across the Board
Income thresholds, the standard deduction, and contribution limits all shifted upward, a routine adjustment that quietly affects nearly every filer.
Retirement Savers Get Higher Contribution Limits in 2026
Annual caps for workplace plans and individual accounts rose again, and a special catch-up tier gives older workers extra room.
Marriage, a New Baby, a New Job: How Life Events Change Your Taxes
Major milestones ripple through a tax return in ways that are easy to miss until filing time, when adjustments made early would have helped.
Smart Charitable Giving Strategies That Also Trim Your Tax Bill
Bunching donations, giving appreciated stock, and using donor-advised funds can amplify both the impact and the tax benefit of generosity.
What Actually Triggers an IRS Audit, and Why Most Filers Never Face One
Audits are rarer than the anxiety around them suggests, and understanding what draws scrutiny takes much of the mystery out of the process.