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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Just Married? Here’s How We Chose Joint vs. Separate (Without a Fight)

Key takeaways We’d barely finished sending out thank you cards for wedding gifts when tax season […]
I Became a Landlord This Year. Here Are 3 Rental Tax Breaks I Didn’t Expect

Key takeaways The first time rent hit my account, I felt like a real estate mogul. The first time I […]
Quiz: What’s Your “Tax Vibe”?

Everyone approaches tax season a little differently — that’s to be expected. Some of us face […]
Self-Employed Tax Prep Checklist: What to Gather Before You File

Key takeaways If this is your first year filing as self-employed, the hardest part isn’t the […]

Georgia Needs to Aim for True Tax Improvement, not Just Change

It’s for good reason that Georgia wants to eliminate the income tax and rein in property taxes. […]
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 […]
Facts & Figures 2026: How Does Your State Compare?

Facts & Figures serves as a one-stop state tax data resource that compares all 50 states on […]
In 2026, Both Parties Are Dodging the Truth on Taxes

As the policy debate for the next presidential election begins to take shape, both sides need to be […]
Liberation Day Was One Year Ago: Did the President’s Tariff Promises Happen?

One year after "Liberation Day," evidence shows President Trump's tariffs were not reciprocal, did […]
Road Taxes and Funding by State, 2026

The amount of revenue states raise through roadway-related revenues varies significantly across the […]
This Tax Season, Ask Where Your Money Is Going

By 2036, more than one out of every four dollars raised in total government revenue will go to pay […]
Avenues for Property Tax Reform in North Carolina

When evaluating property tax reform options in North Carolina, only changes that restore […]
Dividend Tax Rates in Europe, 2026

Many countries’ personal income tax systems tax various sources of individual income—including […]
Tax Policy Can Lower Housing Costs. Here’s How.

Some form of improved cost recovery for structures—whether full expensing, expensing with a […]
Congress Has 150 Days To Prove It Still Holds the Power of the Purse. Will It?

Unlike the IEEPA tariffs, which were stopped by the Supreme Court, the new Sec. 122 tariffs require […]
Would California’s Wealth Tax Be Temporary?

Proponents of a California wealth tax ballot initiative insist that the proposed wealth tax is […]
Kansas Property Tax Reform Should Prioritize Neutrality and Minimize Economic Distortions

While well-intentioned, Kansas' assessment limit like the one in SCR 1616 would create wide gaps […]
Why Centralizing Louisiana’s Sales Tax Collection Is Smart

Enacting centralized sales tax collection and administration in Louisiana will help simplify the […]
Details and Analysis of the Van Hollen and Booker Tax Cut Plans

Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) have each introduced proposals aimed at […]
Property Taxes by State and County, 2026

Property taxes are the primary tool for financing local governments. While no taxpayers in […]