The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is now over. The backlog of work, however, remains. As the IRS scrambles to get back to business as usual, taxpayers should expect delays. The ...

The $600 reporting threshold has become a flashpoint for anyone who earns money through side gigs, payment apps, or freelance work. I want to unpack how that old limit is being reshaped, what the new ...

The U.S. government is getting back up to speed after the longest government shutdown in history. Airports have resumed their full schedules, which is a relief to anyone who’s planning to fly this ...

Millions of Americans who receive tips or overtime pay have been issued new guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) clarifying what tax deductions are available to them. On Friday, the IRS ...

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Even a government shutdown — and the furlough of 34,000 employees at the Internal Revenue Service — doesn’t change the need to file your 2026 taxes. The shutdown was big news. But right after the IRS ...

For those who are planning to travel by plane this holiday season, more than a ticket will be needed to board. Travelers now need a REAL ID-compliant identification to board a federally regulated ...

In April, the IRS agreed to begin sharing information with ICE. President Donald Trump on Thursday called several Democratic veterans and national security specialists "traitors" who should face the ...

The standard deduction has been super-sized for seniors. Starting with 2025 federal returns (filed in 2026), taxpayers 65 and older can claim an additional $6,000 without itemizing, thanks to tax ...

Trump accounts are a new type of tax-deferred investment vehicle for U.S. children, created under President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" tax and spending bill, which promises $1,000 seed ...

The next full moon will be the December 'cold moon' of 2025 — set to rise amid the longest nights of the year as a special, large, bright supermoon that will shine for days and give way to the ...