IRS reminds taxpayers: Direct Pay offers a free way to pay federal taxes
The IRS says eligible taxpayers can pay many federal taxes for free from a U.S. bank account through Direct Pay. Here is how the service works.
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IRS proposes status declaration for refundable portions of four credits
A nonfinal IRS proposal would require some taxpayers to attest to their immigration status before receiving the refundable portion of four tax credits.
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Fiji tourism tax will apply only to new bookings from Sept. 1
Fiji says its 5% Tourism Services Tax will apply only to qualifying new bookings from September 1, protecting existing reservations from the levy.
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IRS warns extension filers not to wait for October 15
The IRS says taxpayers with valid 2025 filing extensions should act now: October 15 extends filing time, not the April 15 payment deadline.
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IRS highlights online tools as Oct. 15 tax deadline approaches
The IRS is steering extension filers to account, refund and payment tools before Oct. 15, while warning that the extension does not delay taxes owed.
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Treasury, IRS propose status test for four refundable tax credits
A proposed Treasury and IRS rule would limit the refundable portion of four tax credits by immigration status, but it is not final and comments are due Oct. 5.
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IRS automatic penalty relief is rolling out for eligible taxpayers
The IRS is phasing in automatic penalty relief for taxpayers with strong filing histories, but transition-period penalty notices may still require action.
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Indiana gas-tax suspension continues through Sept. 5. What drivers and road agencies should know
Indiana’s gas-tax suspension continued Aug. 7 under a new executive order. Drivers remain exempt through Sept. 5, while road-funding reimbursements move through a staged approval process.
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2026 employer child-care credit expands workplace-care incentives
The IRS has expanded the employer child-care credit, but families benefit only if businesses offer care, subsidies or referral services.
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IRS reminds Southeast Georgia taxpayers of Aug. 20 deadline
Southeast Georgia wildfire victims have until Aug. 20 to file and pay certain federal taxes, while a new law may preserve more time to claim refunds.
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Kentucky tax portal set to reopen Aug. 14 after system conversion
Kentucky’s Department of Revenue plans to resume normal operations Aug. 14 after a scheduled tax-system pause. Five business-tax areas are moving into MyTaxes, requiring affected filers to link accounts or create new ones.
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San Carlos Apache Tribe disaster-loan deadline has passed. Here is what assistance remains
The August 1 deadline for SBA physical-damage loan applications tied to FEMA-4911-DR passed for the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Eligible businesses and nonprofits may still have an economic-injury loan path through March 1, 2027, while HUD housing relief and specified federal tax assistance remain available under separate rules.
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New 2026 Charitable Deduction Rules Change Nonprofit Fundraising
New 2026 tax rules may broaden the donor base while pressuring larger gifts, requiring nonprofits to update appeals, receipts and cash-flow plans.
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Hialeah sets Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 hearings for fiscal 2027 budget
Hialeah will hold two fiscal 2027 budget hearings on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, giving residents scheduled opportunities to comment before the annual approval process concludes.
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Seattle voters will decide renewed transit measure after council approval
Seattle lawmakers approved and the mayor signed a proposed 10-year transit measure for the November 3, 2026, ballot. Voters—not the council—would decide whether the replacement tax takes effect.
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IRS warns tax preparers that cyberattacks can delay taxpayer refunds
An IRS summer campaign urges tax professionals to strengthen security as stolen credentials and client data can lead to fraudulent filings and refund delays.
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Trump Accounts are open: What families should know about the $1,000 benefit
Trump Accounts can now receive contributions, but the $1,000 Treasury deposit has strict eligibility rules, an IRS election process and long-term limits.
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New Federal Charity-Deduction Rules Reshape 2026 Planning
New 2026 federal rules create a 0.5% floor for itemizers, a 1% corporate floor and limited deductions for non-itemizers, changing donor and nonprofit planning.
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IRS phases out First Time Abate as automatic relief begins
The IRS is replacing request-based First Time Abate with automatic penalty relief, but taxpayers with transition-period returns may still need to ask.
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Rhode Island’s new non-owner-occupied property tax: Who owes it and when to pay
Rhode Island has begun mailing notices for a new tax on qualifying non-owner-occupied residential property assessed above $1 million. The first payment is due Sept. 15, 2026.
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Missouri voters face four amendments and congressional map questions on Aug. 4
Missouri voters will decide four constitutional amendments and party nominees in congressional districts using the 2025 map on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
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Royal Oak voters face two millage questions on the Aug. 4 ballot
Royal Oak voters will decide Tuesday, Aug. 4, whether to authorize a higher public-safety millage and renew the existing sanitation levy.