This holiday season, several U.S. states are sending direct tax payments and kicker credits worth up to $1,500. Find out who qualifies, how the payments work, and how they differ from regular tax refunds — just in time for Christmas!

The IRS has issued new 2025 guidance on the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), affecting late claims for Q3 & Q4 2021. Learn what businesses need to know about deadlines, appeal rights, and how to protect their ERC credits.

The IRS has released its 2025 inflation adjustments, increasing tax brackets, standard deductions, and credit thresholds. These updates aim to help taxpayers keep more of their money as prices and wages continue to rise. Here’s what you need to know about the biggest IRS tax changes for 2025.

Income inequality in America is still rising, even after taxes and credits. A new Census Bureau report shows that while the U.S. tax system reduces the gap between rich and poor, it isn’t enough to keep the wealth divide from growing. From 2009 to 2024, wealthy households pulled far ahead, while middle- and low-income families saw only small gains that are quickly eaten up by rising costs of housing, healthcare, and food.

This trend matters for families and the economy as a whole. Less spending power in the middle class, more debt, and higher costs of living all add pressure to everyday households. Experts point to possible solutions like expanding tax credits, adjusting the tax code, and raising wages. Without changes, the Census report warns that inequality will keep widening, leaving many families struggling to catch up.

The IRS is warning taxpayers about fraudulent tax credit schemes spreading on social media. Scams involving the Fuel Tax Credit and Sick & Family Leave Credit have already led to $162 million in penalties. Learn how to protect yourself, avoid false claims, and keep your refund safe.

Many taxpayers are wondering if a new $2,000 stimulus check is on the way in 2025. The IRS has confirmed there is no new stimulus payment right now, despite online rumors. Instead, the agency urges taxpayers to use the "Where’s My Refund?" tool to track their refunds and stay alert for official updates.

A new tax law lets car buyers deduct up to $10,000 in auto loan interest from their taxes between 2025 and 2028. Learn how to qualify, what cars count, and how to claim it.

Many families miss out on thousands in tax credits like the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Find out how a CPA can help you claim every dollar you deserve — and why working with a tax expert could mean a bigger refund this year.