When To Take Social Security — You Have a Choice
Decide the best time to claim your Social Security benefits by evaluating your health, marital status, and income needs to maximize your long-term retirement payout.
What Childcare Providers Need To Know About IRS Audits
Learn how different childcare models are taxed and the essential recordkeeping steps to survive an IRS audit. This guide covers income reporting, common red flags, and how to stay compliant.
Is the Earned Income Tax Credit Right for You?
Learn if you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and how to navigate the 2024 income limits to claim your maximum tax refund.
Top Tax Scams for 2026
Protect your data from the IRS “Dirty Dozen” tax scams of 2026. Learn to spot AI-driven fraud, fake capital gains claims, and predatory “ghost preparers.”
Beyond the Deadline: What To Know About Filing Your Taxes
Missing the tax deadline doesn’t have to be a disaster. Learn how to request an extension, navigate payment plans, and minimize penalties even if you’re filing past due.
General Advice When You Have Freelancers
Master the essentials of hiring freelancers with this guide on IRS compliance, 1099 tax reporting, and choosing the most efficient payment methods for your business.
What Happens If I Cannot Pay My Taxes?
Struggling with IRS debt? Discover the various relief options available, from short-term payment plans and installment agreements to “Offers in Compromise” and innocent spouse relief.
IRS Announces Mileage Rate Changes
The IRS has announced the 2026 optional standard mileage rates, featuring a 2.5-cent increase for business travel and minor adjustments for medical and military moving expenses.
A Year-End Move That Can Save You Thousands in Mortgage Interest
Making one extra mortgage payment each year could save you thousands in interest and shorten your loan term by several years. Just make sure your emergency fund and high-interest debts are under control first.
Key Tax Changes Taking Effect in 2026
Key tax changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect in 2026, affecting individual and business taxpayers. Early planning is essential to navigate new deductions, estate tax updates, and energy credit changes.