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House passes second spending package with more bills in pipeline

The package moves now to the Senate, which isn’t expected to take it up until the final week of January after a week-long recess.

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IRS Warns: Routine Financial Patterns Are Triggering Surprise Reviews for Millions of Americans

Around 6 in 10 Americans have expressed that they have anxiety about being audited at tax time. As the IRS taps into AI and other tools, the fear of being audited is at an all-time high. The IRS has recently expanded its use of third-party data analytics and digital behavior…

Clever Dude

IRS Warning: That Venmo Payment for Your Garage Sale Just Triggered a Surprise Tax Bill

It’s a wonderful moment when Venmo confirms a payment has hit your bank account, especially when it’s a garage or yard sale. A stranger happily walks away with your old coffee table, and you feel like a decluttering champion who just earned a few extra bucks.

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The January Paycheck Shock: The ‘Hidden’ Tax Rule That Just Lowered Take-Home Pay for Middle-Class Families

January is usually a month of fresh starts, new resolutions, and maybe a little post-holiday gloom—but this year, many middle-class families opened their first paycheck of the year and got hit with a jolt that didn’t involve the gym or a diet plan. Somehow, magically, their take-home pay shrank. Not…

The Free Financial Advisor

The Schedule 1-A Snare: Why 1 in 4 Seniors Won’t Get the $6,000 OBBBA Tax Deduction

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was heralded as a historic win for American retirees, promising a massive $6,000 tax deduction...

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IRS Warning: The 2026 “Audit Alarms” Triggered by Routine Venmo and Zelle Transfers

If you regularly use apps like Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle to split dinner checks with friends or send a birthday gift to a grandchild, you...

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The $2.00 “Raise”: A Step-by-Step Guide to Auditing Your Jan 2026 SS Statement for Errors

If you recently checked your bank account and found that your 2026 Social Security “raise” was closer to the price of a cup of coffee...

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How to Use Your Health Savings Account in Retirement

Strategic saving and investing of HSA funds during your working years can unlock the full potential of these accounts to cover healthcare costs and more in retirement.

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When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found Out

How can you give stock worth millions to a loved one without giving them a huge capital gains tax bill? This family's financial adviser provided the answer.

Kiplinger

Older Adults Are Seeing Delays in State Tax Refund Processing

For many retirees, the arrival of a state tax refund is a highly anticipated financial event. It might be earmarked for a property tax bill,...

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When Do W-2s Arrive? 2026 Deadline and 'Big Beautiful Bill' Changes

Mark your calendar: Feb 2 is the big W-2 release date. Here’s the delivery scoop and what the Trump tax changes might mean for your taxes.

Kiplinger

The Costly Retirement Mistake Many Americans Keep Making and Why It Happens Again and Again

US retirees and heirs of retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs often make this year-end mistake that costs them IRS tax penalties of up to 25%.

International Business Times UK

Over 50 and Earning Over $150,000? New Law Forces 401(k) Catch-Ups into Roth Accounts

New 2026 IRS rule requires American workers over 50 earning above $150,000 to direct 401(k) catch-up contributions into Roth accounts, removing the traditional pretax deduction worth thousands annually.

International Business Times UK

The January 14th ‘Net-Zero’ Deposit: Why Your First 2026 Social Security Check May Arrive With a $0.00 Raise

If you were expecting a bigger Social Security check on January 14, 2026, you’re not alone. Everyone assumed the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 would bump up their payments starting in January. However, you might be surprised to find out that your deposit looks suspiciously identical to December’s, despite the…

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IRS Alert: Why Selling on Facebook Marketplace in 2026 Could Trigger a Surprise Tax Bill

That dusty treadmill in your garage, the designer bag you barely used, the gaming console your kids abandoned two years ago—turns out they might be plotting against you.

Saving Advice

Schedule 1-A Alert: How to Claim the $6,000 “OBBB” Deduction on Your 2026 Return

If you’ve seen chatter about a “new $6,000 deduction” and a mysterious extra schedule, it’s not just internet noise. The IRS created an enhanced deduction...

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Medi-Cal’s $130K Asset Trap: Why Your January Bank Balance Could Stop Your Coverage

If you are a California senior who has spent the last two years breathing a sigh of relief regarding your healthcare eligibility, that peace of...

Saving Advice

The $6,000 Secret: How the OBBB Act Wipes Out Taxes for 88% of Seniors This Month

If you are 65 or older, you are likely losing exactly $500 per month in potential cash flow right now—money that belongs to you, not...

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5 Medicaid Look-Back Traps Families Need to Know

If your family is beginning to discuss long-term care for a loved one, the phrase “Medicaid look-back 2026” needs to be at the top of...

Thousandaire

10 Tax Mistakes Solo Entrepreneurs Make Before Their First Big Paycheck

So, you’re finally doing it. You’ve got the LLC papers, the shiny new logo, and you’re grinding toward that first massive client check. It feels amazing, right? But here’s the cold reality: the IRS is already your silent business partner, and they have very specific expectations for how you handle…

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How To Handle the New 401(k) Rule That Goes Into Effect in 2026

High earners don't need to overhaul their investment strategy, but should revisit their retirement plan to understand how this rule might reshape their taxes.

Thousandaire

Are These 8 “Easy Money” Scams Quietly Targeting Self-Employed Americans?

The dream of being your own boss has never been more popular, but sometimes that independence comes with a target on your back. As more individuals become self-employed, scammers are refining their tactics. Today, they are exploiting the specific vulnerabilities of freelancers, consultants, and gig workers. From high-tech “phantom” invoices…

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The Dirty Dozen Effect: 9 Tax-Season Scams That Target People Who “Do Everything Right”

There is a specific kind of anxiety that comes with tax season. You gather your receipts, you double-check your W-2s, and you pray you didn’t miss a checkbox that will trigger an audit. Scammers know this. In fact, they rely on it. While we often think of fraud victims as…

Kiplinger

Ask the Editor, January 9: How to Get Ready for Tax Filing Season

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the IRS tax filing season and your 2025 tax return

Clever Dude

Tax Preparers Warn: This Side Income Mistake Triggers Extra Scrutiny

Like most people these days, I have a side gig. The so-called gig economy is booming, from weekend Instacart runs to late-night Etsy sales. However, tax preparers are warning that there are some mistakes that may trigger an audit from the IRS. If you’re like my wife, being audited is…

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