Trisha C Osborne, CPA

07/15/2026

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

07/15/2026

The IRS has increased the standard mileage rates as of July 1, 2026. Business miles are now $0.76 up from $0.725 per mile.

The midyear change follows an increase in gasoline prices, according to the IRS. It is the first such midyear adjustment since 2022.

06/21/2026

It’s official! The Massachusetts Legislature designated Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, as the state’s annual sales tax holiday. During that weekend, sales tax will not apply to most retail items priced under $2,500. Learn more at: https://ow.ly/jayO50Zcpjk

06/14/2026

https://wcvb.com/article/student-loan-changes-july/71558308

Major changes to federal student loans are set to take effect on July 1, bringing sweeping reforms to repayment plans, student loan forgiveness programs and federal aid disbursement rules.

01/10/2026

The announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. You will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file your 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. Don’t forget that IRS.gov has online tools and resources you can use before, during and after filing your federal tax return. For a list of filing season tools, reminders and resources, read: https://ow.ly/1yqq50XTweL

01/05/2026

I've seen a lot of "ads" and posts suggesting that you can get money by clicking on a link or filing with a certain preparer.

Those are either scams or misleading ads.

Right now, there are no stimulus checks, no tariff checks (including the $2,000 tariff checks that were proposed but not approved), and no early refunds (tax season has not yet opened).

Be smart. Don't fall for the nonsense.

If you have questions about whether something is legitimate, ask a trusted source.

01/01/2026

If you use your vehicle for business, take a picture of your odometer reading today so you have your ending 2025 mileage / beginning 2026 mileage

12/29/2025

IRS sets 2026 business standard mileage rate at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents

12/13/2025

Pets run many human households, but when tax season comes, they don’t count—no matter how dependent on you they are. A lawsuit filed by Amanda Reynolds seeks to change that.