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Colorado farmer Marc Arnusch turned down solar leases on 2,700 acres; instead he chose a conservation easement to protect the family farm, then faced an IRS audit

In Colorado, a farmer prioritized preserving his farmland rather than accepting lucrative solar development offers. He sought a conservation easement that enabled a noteworthy tax deduction. However, this triggered an IRS audit regarding the complicated valuation. This situation reflects broader enforcement issues the IRS faces with conservation easements. The farmer…

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Paying a Bill? The FTC Says Don’t Trust the First Payment Site You Find on Google

You need to pay the electric bill, so you Google the utility company’s name and “pay bill,” click the first result, enter your information, and...

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Patricia Heaton's Secret MAGA Network of Hollywood Conservatives Unravelled by IRS Pressure

Patricia Heaton says Hollywood conservatives built a secret network of up to 3,000 members using an 'FOA' code, until an IRS demand for their names threatened its secrecy.

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IRS Proposes New Investment Rules for Trump Accounts: What Parents Need to Know

The IRS has proposed new rules governing how money in Trump Accounts for children can be invested, including strict limits on fund fees, leverage and the types of stock indexes the investments can track.

The Free Financial Advisor

Justice Crane's $1.5 Million Error: Rent Is Not a Contract Payment

IBT challenges Justice Melissa Crane's ruling that Newsweek repaid a $1.5 million debt through rent and third-party expenses, arguing the payments never satisfied the contract.

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Should You Remove the Escrow Amount From Your Monthly Budget After You Pay Off Your Home—or Keep Saving It?

Making your final mortgage payment can feel like getting an enormous raise. If you’ve been sending the lender $1,800 every month, seeing that obligation disappear...

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September 15 Is an Estimated-Tax Deadline — Who Actually Needs to Pay It?

September 15 is approaching, but seeing “estimated tax payment due” on the calendar doesn’t automatically mean you need to send the IRS money. For millions of freelancers, business owners, investors and others who receive income without sufficient tax withholding, however, it can be an important deadline. The third estimated-tax payment…

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IRS Is Shutting Down the FIRE Filing System Nov. 19 — What Businesses Need to Do Before 2027

The IRS is warning businesses, tax professionals and other information-return filers that its long-running FIRE electronic filing system is approaching its final shutdown, with the last opportunity to submit information returns through the platform coming in November 2026.

The Free Financial Advisor

Tax Breaks for Victims of Hurricanes, Wildfires and Other Disasters

A new law gives more tax breaks to victims of natural disasters. The IRS also has an assortment of resources for victims.

Kiplinger

Sneako’s New York attack takes new turn as he claims suspect was ‘finally arrested’ for aggravated assault

Streamer Sneako announced his attacker's arrest for aggravated assault. This news arrived shortly after he received a significant IRS refund. The original assault occurred during a livestream in April 2026. Police had been investigating the incident where Sneako was pepper-sprayed. Fellow streamer Ac7ionMann offered to assist the arrested individual with…

The Times of India

What Happens If Your Ex-Spouse Is Still Listed As a Beneficiary When You Die?

Divorce may divide the house, bank accounts, retirement savings, and debts, but there’s one piece of paperwork that’s surprisingly easy to forget: the beneficiary form...

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You Have $300,000 in Home Equity and No Plans to Move. So What Is That Money Actually For?

You bought your house decades ago, watched its value rise, paid down the mortgage, and now a real estate website says you’re sitting on $300,000...

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Some Retirees Are Choosing Delaware Over Florida: How the Retirement Math Adds Up

Florida has long been a favored retirement destination, but lately, Delaware is having a moment.

Kiplinger

Creating a Two Income Household With A Side Hustle if Your Spouse Doesn’t Have a Job

Creating a two-income household does not always require two traditional jobs. If one spouse currently does not have a job, a well-chosen side hustle can create a new stream of household income without requiring that person to jump immediately into a conventional 9-to-5 schedule.

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Would You Rather Retire With a Pension or $1 Million in Investments?

Would you rather retire with a pension that sends money to the bank every month or a $1 million investment portfolio sitting in an account with your name on it? The question sounds like a simple showdown between guaranteed income and a giant pile of money, but retirement rarely behaves…

The Free Financial Advisor

You Have $2 Million Saved. What Could Still Derail Your Retirement?

Having $2 million tucked away for retirement sounds like the financial equivalent of reaching the top of the mountain. It is a huge accomplishment, but it does not automatically guarantee a worry-free retirement, because the way that money gets spent, invested, taxed, and protected matters just as much as the…

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You’re 70 and Your Adult Child Wants to Borrow $20,000. What Should You Consider Before Saying Yes?

Your adult child sits down and asks for $20,000. Maybe for a home down payment, a business problem, a divorce, a medical bill, or debt...

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At What Net Worth Does Long-Term Care Insurance Stop Making Sense?

At what net worth does long-term care insurance stop making sense? There is no magic number where an insurance policy suddenly becomes a bad idea, but a growing portfolio can change the math dramatically. Someone with modest retirement savings may need insurance to prevent a prolonged care need from wrecking…

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In 2016, a partnership claimed a $180.2 million tax deduction after placing an easement on 236 Mississippi acres; the US Tax Court valued the deduction at about $2.2 million

A partnership claimed a $180.2 million charitable tax deduction in 2016 after placing a conservation easement on 236 acres in Mississippi. The US Tax Court rejected the valuation, finding the land was worth far less than claimed. The court determined the allowable deduction was about $2.18 million and upheld penalties…

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An 87-year-old American billionaire bought the first Ferrari Luce for $40 million, and the purchase could save him $13 million in taxes

Dr. Herbert A. Wertheim, an optometrist and philanthropist with a $4.8 billion net worth, bought the EV earlier this month. It had a presale estimated cost of $1.1 million.

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Lottery Realities: Here’s What To Know Before You Cash In That Ticket

A winning lottery ticket can turn an ordinary trip to the gas station into a very complicated financial moment. Before that little rectangle of paper becomes a life-changing check, winners need to protect the ticket, learn the claiming rules, consider privacy, and prepare for taxes.

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Your Spouse Has Always Handled the Money. Learn These 8 Things Before You Have To

In plenty of marriages, one spouse naturally becomes the household’s financial manager. That arrangement can work perfectly well for decades… That is until illness, cognitive...

The Free Financial Advisor

Should You Pay $25,000 in Taxes Today to Avoid a Bigger Tax Bill in Retirement?

Paying $25,000 in taxes today to potentially save more money on taxes decades from now sounds a little like volunteering to get punched before the fight even starts. Yet that strategy can make sense for some retirement savers, especially when it involves converting money from a traditional IRA to a…

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Ask the Tax Editor, August 28: Are More Tax Changes Coming From Congress?

Joy Taylor answers questions from readers on on various tax proposals in Congress that taxpayers and preparers should keep an eye on this year and next.

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8 Estate Planning Secrets You Can Borrow from the Ultra-Wealthy

Try these proven strategies from the ultra-wealthy to protect your assets, cut taxes and pass on more to your heirs.

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