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Taxes & IRS

Filing guidance, rule changes, and what they mean for your wallet.

Ocean Nail & Spa in Hixson: The Card Reader That's Always Down: A Payment Habit the IRS Is Watching
Taxes & IRS

Ocean Nail & Spa in Hixson: The Card Reader That's Always Down: A Payment Habit the IRS Is Watching

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

4 Ever Nails North Canton: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Taxes & IRS

4 Ever Nails North Canton: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

V&T Nails Spa in Northport and the Off-the-Books Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Taxes & IRS

V&T Nails Spa in Northport and the Off-the-Books Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously

Cash wages paid off the books may seem convenient, but payroll tax violations can expose salon owners to severe IRS consequences.

Solid Nail in Independence: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Taxes & IRS

Solid Nail in Independence: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Pro Nails Of Batesville: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Taxes & IRS

Pro Nails Of Batesville: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

How to Get Your Tax Refund Faster This Year, and What Slows It Down
Taxes & IRS

How to Get Your Tax Refund Faster This Year, and What Slows It Down

E-filing with direct deposit remains the quickest route, while a handful of common mistakes can push a refund back by weeks.

Cani Nails Saline Michigan: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Taxes & IRS

Cani Nails Saline Michigan: Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Lower 1099-K Threshold Means More Gig and Resale Income Gets Reported
Taxes & IRS

Lower 1099-K Threshold Means More Gig and Resale Income Gets Reported

Payment apps and online marketplaces are sending more forms this year, catching casual sellers who may owe nothing but must still account for it.

Several States Tweak Income Taxes in 2026, Cutting Rates or Adding Credits
Taxes & IRS

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.