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10/05/2026

Do not dismiss it because of the name. If you qualify this is worth looking at

Millions automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts. Here’s how you can claim it for your child

Treasury says automatic enrollment is complete for Trump Accounts. Here's how parents can claim their child's account and get the $1,000 seed contribution.

09/30/2026

Form 1040 draft includes a question you haven’t seen before. Here’s what it asks

A draft version of Form 1040 asks tax filers to confirm US citizenship or legal work authorization, according to New York Times reporting.

07/07/2026

If you get letter from the IRS or your state, call us and set up a time to let us look at it

As an IRS agent I conducted hundreds of audits. Here's how the process works and what you can do to prepare.

06/27/2026

Not in the article on the 1099K: If you are thinking of the Form 1099-K (used for third-party networks like PayPal, Venmo, and eBay), the federal threshold reverted back to $20,000 and 200 transactions. Keep in mind that some states have their own, lower limits for 1099-K reporting (for example, Missouri is $1,200) Otherwise a good article.

Learn about new 1099 reporting thresholds, who’s affected, and how businesses should prepare for compliance in 2026.

04/16/2026

Missouri voters skeptical of income tax elimination plan, new poll finds

A new poll from Torchlight Strategies reveals that Missouri voters largely oppose a plan to phase out the state’s income tax and shift to higher sales taxes.

04/05/2026

IRS issues ‘act now’ tax refund alert ahead of filing deadline - Newsweek

Taxpayers can avoid interest and some penalties by filing their return on time, the Internal Revenue Service said.

03/13/2026

I personally won't be employing this tax strategy...

03/11/2026

Missouri House backs GOP plan to replace income tax with expanded sales tax

The bill needs another vote in the House before it heads to the Senate. If it wins approval there, it would go on the statewide ballot later this year.

The bill needs another vote in the House before it heads to the Senate. If it wins approval there, it would go on the statewide ballot later this year.

02/05/2026

Here’s when you’ll get your tax refund from the IRS

NEW YORK (AP) — Tax filing season is underway, and the IRS expects 164 million people will file returns by April 15. The average refund last year was $3,167. This year, analysts have projected it c…

02/05/2026

https://www.newsweek.com/irs-advice-tax-deadline-april-15-11463016

The IRS advises creating an Individual Online Account for security and managing tax information before the April 15 deadline.