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Various tax feeds
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Do I Have To Pay State Taxes on My NIL Pay?
Key takeaways I was talking to a college athlete friend who’d just landed her first NIL deal. It […]
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Your California Inflation Relief Debit Card Could Still Have Money, But Not for Long
Key takeaways You know when you’re cleaning out a drawer and find a gift card you forgot about, […]
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Intuit TurboTax is Now Live on Claude and Better Than Ever with App in ChatGPT
Your tax questions deserve expert-backed AI Tax season has always come with one big question: Am I […]
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Taxes Due Soon: Here’s What You Need Now to File or Get an Extension before April 15
Tax day has a way of sneaking up on everyone. Whether you still haven’t started, or just need […]
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I Won Money on a Sports App During the Big Game. Now What?
What your winning bet means for your taxes Key takeaways My favorite football team didn’t even […]
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The “Audit Myth” That Stopped Me from Claiming My Home Office
Key takeaways I didn’t skip the home office deduction last year because I didn’t qualify. I […]
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I Sold Stuff on Poshmark. Do I Owe Taxes?
Key takeaways I started by cleaning out my closet. A blazer I hadn’t worn in years. Boots that […]
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I Was Scared of the IRS. Then I Learned About Payment Plans
Key takeaways I sat down to start my taxes when a thought popped into my head: What if I owe this […]
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I Owe Taxes This Year, and I’m Freaking Out. Here’s My Plan
If you owe taxes when you file your return, pause and breathe. Then, make a plan. Key takeaways […]
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Bigger Refunds (and What It Means for Your Wallet)
IRS data shows average refunds are up, but that doesn’t mean everyone will see the same result. […]
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My Crypto Wallets Are a Mess. Here’s How I Generated My Tax Report
Want crypto tax reporting made simple? Here’s how to pull it all together without getting […]
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I Used My Refund To Pay Off Debt. Here’s Why It Felt Good.
Key takeaways Here’s an honest confession — I’m not great with money. If you need proof, […]
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I Finally Understand the Difference Between Tax Credits and Deductions — Here’s What Clicked
Key takeaways I used to hear people say, “Tax credits are better than deductions,” and just nod […]
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I Finally Have Enough Deductions to Itemize. Here’s How to Know If You Should, Too
Key takeaways The first time my tax software told me, “You might benefit from itemizing this […]
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My Credit Score Jumped 20 Points After I Filed. Here’s Why
One unexpected benefit of filing taxes? The potential credit score jump that comes with using your […]
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Quiz: What’s Your Investor Personality?
Your investing leaves a paper trail. Here’s how it shows up at tax time. Most of the year, […]
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California’s Mandatory Worldwide Combined Reporting Proposal Is a Mistake
California lawmakers are considering mandating worldwide combined reporting, bringing back a policy […]
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Oklahoma Proposes a More Principled Tax on Moist Snuff Tobacco
A new bill in Oklahoma, HB 3983, could become a template for taxing moist snuff tobacco (MST) by […]
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Tax Burden on Labor in Europe, 2026
To make the taxation of labor more efficient, policymakers should understand their country’s tax […]
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Americans Are Moving to States with Lower Taxes and Sound Tax Structures
Millions of Americans, along with significant amounts of income and economic activity, are moving […]
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Testimony: Vermont Would Tie for Highest Income Tax Rate in Country Under New Proposal
The proposed increase of Vermont's top income tax rate would have negative effects on the state's […]
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Hochul’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: One More Bad Option to Close NYC Budget Gap
New York City's proposed “pied-à-terre” tax surcharge on second homes valued at over $5 […]
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Tax Refunds Are Higher. That’s Only a Fraction of the Story.
For many, the OBBBA made tax filing easier and put more money back into their pockets. But it […]
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Windfall Profits Taxes on Oil and Gas Should Be Left in the Past
Windfall taxes, particularly those imposed on the oil and gas industry, often appear as a quick fix […]
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After Pandemic Relief Ended, CBO Shows Federal Taxes Remained Progressive in 2022
In 2022, incomes for the bottom 80 percent of earners were slightly lower after taxes and transfers […]
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Tracking Three IRS Datapoints to Watch During the 2026 Tax Filing Season
The total amount refunded as of the sixth week of reporting is running ahead of the past filing […]
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Summary of the Latest Federal Income Tax Data, Tax Year 2023
New IRS data shows the US federal income tax system continues to be progressive as high-income […]
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Yes, the California Wealth Tax Could Tax Voting Interests
The proposed California wealth tax could be levied on founders' voting interests in their […]
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Testimony: The Impact of the 2025 Reconciliation Law’s Tax Changes on Small Businesses and Lessons for Future Tax Reform
Policymakers should broaden and make permanent full expensing for additional asset classes and […]
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Tariffs by Another Name: How Discriminatory Taxes on Cross-Border Services Threaten America’s Export Edge
The US, as the world's largest services exporter, has a stronger interest in combating […]
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American Compass’s “Tariff Tally” Doesn’t Add Up
The evidence overall paints a far different picture than American Compass presents, and a […]
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Ideas, Not Mandates: Lessons Learned from a Decade of International Tax Reform
The past decade's record suggests that countries have reliable legislative methods to improve their […]
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🧮 40% Tax, 60 Pages of Rules, 100% on the U.S. Recipient
Section 2801 has quietly sat in the Code since 2008. Now, with final regulations and the release of […]
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Two Passports, One Taxman: Dual Citizenship in the Crosshairs
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Beyond the Hype: 2025 Crypto & Digital Asset Tax Rules for Global Citizens
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Charity In The Cross Border World
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The Hidden 3.8% Tax That Could Be Costing You Thousands in 2025- Demystified!
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Remittance Tax and Ramifications! The Effects of OBBA and The New 1% Tax.
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Something Exciting Is Coming ~ The Buzz About Taxes Is On Substack!
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The New Pope is American! Does He Have FATCA Filing Obligations?
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Do You Receive Foreign Social Security or Foreign Pensions? How will the WEP Elimination Effect You?
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A New/ Old Concept For An American: Perspective On Residency Based Taxation
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Court Case Update: U.S. Citizens with Canadian Income Get A Foreign Tax Credit Against the NIIT!
Photo by Jason Gillman: Lighthouse On a Frozen Lake in Michigan.
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Brush Up Your Knowledge: A Refresher On Retiring Outside the U.S.A. Here With Additional Links & News!
Photo by Anugrah Lohiya of Bhutan: https://www.pexels.com
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Investing In Real Estate In The United States as an NRA? Know FIRPTA!
Photo by Sam Divita: […]
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What Foreign Executives Need to Know Before Moving to the U.S: 3 Most Important Considerations.
Statue of Nobel Laureate, Ernest Hemingway in Petoskey, MI
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You Have A Foreign Partner in Your U.S Partnership- What Next?
Photo by C1 Superstar: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colosseum-in-rome-italy-24346049/They say […]
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New Appeals and Decisions on Two Cases: Alon Farhy and Charles Moore!
Photo by Michael Block: https://www.pexels.com/photo/colorful-cliffside-village-3225528/ It has […]