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 Kiplinger · Jan 9
Tax return deadline: Expert reveals her ten tips for completing self assessment A personal finance expert outlines what you need to know ahead of January 31 The Independent UK · Jan 6
The surprising thing hundreds of people did with the last hour of 2025 But 5 million people still need to file their self-assessment tax return before the deadline The Independent UK · Jan 5
342 people filed tax return in the last hour of 2025, says HMRC Nearly 5.65 million people still need to file their self-assessment tax return before the January 31 deadline. Evening Standard · Jan 5
Gift Aid doesn’t just help charities - it might boost your tax position too Though charitable donations are altruistic, it doesn’t hurt to understand the tax advantages The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
How To Get a Head Start on Your 2026 Tax Return in January — Tax Experts Share 8 Moves By taking a few intentional steps in January, you can smooth out your tax burden, reduce errors and make the 2026 filing season far less stressful. GOBankingRates · Dec 18, 2025
IRS Says You Made a Tax Return Mistake? A New Law Could Help You Fight Back Updated taxpayer protections change what the IRS must explain on error notices and how long you have to respond. Kiplinger · Dec 11, 2025
How Much You Can Save on New Car Purchases in Every State Under Trump’s Tax Bill A new deduction based on income lets you save money on a new auto purchase, but how much you'll save will vary state by state. Here's the savings breakdown. GOBankingRates · Dec 10, 2025
Here’s How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Impact Tax Returns in Every State See which states save more than $2,000 annually. GOBankingRates · Nov 15, 2025
Trump’s $2K Promise: What It Could Mean for Your 2026 Tax Return Trump’s $2,000 dividend promise has left many asking a lot of questions, like what it could mean for taxes. Find out how your refund could be impacted. GOBankingRates · Nov 14, 2025
Congress Passes IRS Math And Taxpayer Help Act – What It Means For Your Tax Mistakes A bill awaiting President Donald Trump's signature aims to make IRS error notices clearer and easier to understand. The IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act would require the agency to spell out exactly what mistake was found on a tax return, how much tax is owed, how to respond and… Benzinga · Nov 13, 2025
The rise of the AI accountant: Cheaper. Faster. Riskier? Taxfix recently conducted a survey of people who file Self Assessment tax returns in the UK and found that 59% plan to use AI tools to help them complete their returns ahead of HMRC’s 31 January deadline. TechRadar · Oct 29, 2025
8 IRS Red Flags That Are Most Likely to Trigger a Full-Blown Audit Every taxpayer worries about making a mistake that could attract unwanted attention from the IRS. While most tax returns are processed without issue, certain patterns, numbers, and claims raise what the IRS calls “compliance indicators”—more commonly known as IRS red flags. These warning signs can trigger closer scrutiny or even… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 17, 2025
Ask the Editor, October 3: Tax Questions on the Charitable Deduction In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer reader questions on the charitable deduction. Kiplinger · Oct 3, 2025
Kiplinger · Sep 28, 2025 Living and Working in Different States Can Be a Tax Headache Living in one state and working in another can trigger several tax issues. Here are several key points to consider if you find yourself in this situation.
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 HMRC handed out £5.5m in late tax return fines in one year The initial fine of £100 increases by £10 a day to a maximum of £900.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 1, 2025 10 Side Hustle Bonuses That’ll Hurt Your Tax Return More Than Help Side hustles feel like the ultimate cheat code to financial freedom—extra cash, flexible hours, and that sweet taste of independence. But when tax season rolls around, those “bonuses” can backfire faster than a bad business idea.
Kiplinger · Aug 29, 2025 Ask the Editor, August 29: Tax Questions on Estate and Gift Taxes In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, we answer questions from readers on estate and gift taxes.
Newslaundry · Aug 28, 2025 BJP MP tweets ‘tax return of great journalist’, Abhisar Sharma and others say breach of privacy BJP MP Nishikant Dubey tweeted an alleged ITR document to claim a massive rise in the income of a journalist after he left his job to “abuse” Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Who was this journalist? He left his followers to guess.
The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 25, 2025 10 Unexpected Tax Filings Required After Financial Gifts Giving or receiving financial gifts can be a generous act, but it often comes with tax responsibilities that many overlook. The rules around tax filings after financial gifts are more complicated than most expect. If you don’t follow the IRS guidelines, you could face unexpected penalties or paperwork headaches down…
Saving Advice · Aug 22, 2025 9 Hidden Deductions Retirees Miss on State Income Tax Returns Retirement is often portrayed as a time of financial simplicity. No more paychecks to track, no more yearly raises to calculate, and, for some, no...
The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 17, 2025 6 IRS Letters That Could Signal Trouble — Even If You Think You Filed Correctly Few things create more anxiety than receiving unexpected mail from the IRS. Even if you are confident your tax return was accurate and submitted on time, certain notices can indicate potential problems. These letters often require a timely response and may involve additional documentation, payments, or explanations. Knowing the meaning…
The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 16, 2025 Why Some Senior Tax Credits Disappear Once You File Jointly For many older couples, filing a joint tax return seems like the most logical choice. It often comes with a lower overall tax rate and simplified paperwork. However, the decision can also trigger an unpleasant surprise — certain valuable tax credits may shrink or vanish entirely. Understanding why some senior…
The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 15, 2025 What Happens if You Use Tax Software After Fraudulent Activity? If you’ve ever worried about tax fraud, you’re not alone. Tax fraud can happen to anyone, and it’s a real headache. Maybe you found out someone used your Social Security number. Maybe you noticed a strange tax return filed in your name. Now, you’re wondering: what happens if you use…
TechRadar · Aug 14, 2025 TaxScouts review TaxScouts is all about getting your tax return for you – by accredited accountants – in as little as 2-3 days.