Matt Seliga, Tax Accounting Services

06/02/2026

Articles on keeping a business compliant with sales tax requirements.

06/02/2026

Ballotpedia: The Encyclopedia of American Politics

05/29/2026

If a special needs trust isn't structured correctly, the recipient could lose out on a chunk of money when they need it the most. Here's how to prevent that.

05/28/2026

Many taxpayers who own property overlook accelerated deductions for renovations and similar projects - our review will identify those opportunities.

05/27/2026

Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5 (HJR 173/174) on the August primary election ballot. The primary election will take place on August 4, 2026.

05/26/2026

About 144 million Americans may qualify for the "2026 universal charity deduction," while high earners face new IRS limits. Here's what to know.

05/17/2026

Opinion: The IRS's filing season review should include practitioner feedback early, as tax professionals can best spot issues such as unresolved notices, delayed refunds, confusing correspondence, and authentication barriers.

05/13/2026

WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. government posted a $215 billion budget surplus in April, down $43 billion, or 17%, from a $258 billion surplus in the year-earlier period, due in part to

05/12/2026

Be wary of these abusive tax avoidance schemes

Conservation easements as abusive tax avoidance transactions.

05/12/2026

A recent federal court case, commonly referred to as the “Kwong case,” challenges the IRS's authority to accrue certain penalties and interest during periods when IRS operations were significantly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS lost. The case will most likely be appealed, but it has generated substantial discussion in the tax professional community because it could provide real relief opportunities for some taxpayers.

You should seriously consider filing protective claims (Form 843) for a refund if you experienced any of the following between 2020 and 2023:

Late-filed tax returns
Late payment penalties
Failure-to-file or failure-to-pay penalties
Significant IRS interest charges
Installment agreement issues during the pandemic period.

The deadline is July 10, 2026.

Millions may qualify for refunds on COVID-era penalties and interest. Learn how to claim yours and why you must act before the July 10, 2026 deadline.