Your marital status affects many federal tax filing variables, including your standard deduction, credit eligibility and tax owed. If you’re currently “informally” separated from your spouse but still legally married, the IRS generally considers...

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The IRS has proposed updates to its regulations governing when third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs)—such as PayPal, eBay, and Venmo—must apply backup withholding. These changes are intended to align the regulations with amendments made under...

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Small businesses don’t always have the human or financial resources to devote to tax recordkeeping. Nevertheless, owners and independent contractors need to ensure their recordkeeping will enable them to substantiate their income and deductions...

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To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2026 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Please review the calendar and let us...

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The Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) have now expired. The IRS recently updated its FAQs on PTCs. In a nutshell, a taxpayer can elect to have the federal government pay an...

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The Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) have now expired. The IRS recently updated its FAQs on PTCs. In a nutshell, a taxpayer can elect to have the federal government pay an...

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If you make estimated tax payments, remember that the final 2025 payment is due Jan. 15, 2026. Generally, you’ll need to make estimated tax payments if you have taxable income without withholding, such as...

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The IRS has issued the 2026 cents-per-mile rates for calculating tax-deductible vehicle operating costs. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the standard mileage rate for the business use of a car, van, pickup truck or panel...

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When you file your 2025 tax return, should you do so as a head of household? Assuming you qualify, it could be more favorable than filing as single. To be eligible as head of...

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Good news for small business employees with a Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) retirement account: Contribution limits are going up. In 2026, the general contribution limit for SIMPLEs will increase to $17,000,...

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