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07/14/2026

The 2026 IRS standard mileage rates vary depending on the half of the year. For the second half of 2026 (July 1 to December 31), the business rate is 76 cents per mile. For the first half of the year (January 1 to June 30), it was 72.5 cents per mile

07/07/2026

Trump launches child investment accounts with Wall Street opening bell ceremony
President Donald Trump marked the launch of the new Trump accounts by ringing the opening bells of both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the White House, describing the government-backed savings initiative as a way to help build wealth for American children. The tax-advantaged accounts, which officially launched on July 4th, provide a $1,000 government contribution for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028, with additional contributions from corporations, philanthropists, and individuals. The event featured senior executives from the NYSE, Nasdaq, and several major companies, alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Mr. Trump said approximately $800m in new capital would be invested through the program during its first week. Mr. Trump also used the ceremony to highlight his economic agenda ahead of the midterm elections, suggesting the program could eventually be expanded by drawing on elements of Australia's retirement savings system. Initial investments in the accounts will be directed into the State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF, with additional investment options from firms including BlackRock and Vanguard available later.

04/07/2026

12/30/2025

The Unites States Postal Service is making new changes in 2026, including the postmark process — which could cost you late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as tax returns or bill payments. Here's what to know.
A USPS postmark is an official mark that shows where and when mail was accepted by the Postal Service. It used to include the date when it was dropped it in a mailbox or at the post office counter. However, the new rule will reflect the postmark with the date your envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine, potentially days after it was dropped off — not the actual drop-off date.
Recommend hand stamping on all mailed documents going forward.