Tax

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites serve as the front line of tax compliance for low- and moderate-income taxpayers. The 2026 filing season has introduced several recurring issues that require heightened diligence by site coordinators and student volunteers.

New Tax Foundation research reveals which households and regions gain most from President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

New tax changes; love it or hate it; tax spirit animal; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Senate and House Democrats introduced legislation to bring back the Direct File free tax preparation program that was ended by the Trump administration.

The IRS terminated its collective bargaining agreement with the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents most IRS and Treasury Department employees.

The Pinpoint Policy Institute's public campaign against the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard reflects a mysterious phase of the ongoing debate on private investments in 401(k) plans.

The new Schedule 1-A and updated instructions enable taxpayers to claim the new tax breaks for tips, overtime, car loans and senior citizens for tax year 2025.

Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced bipartisan legislation with changes to IRS procedures and administration, and standards for tax preparers.

The confusion over pending Employee Retention Credit claims is bad. The situation for disallowed claims is much worse.

Preparers are helping clients navigate OBBBA deductions and other pressing concerns.