09/02/2026
Small financial moves can pay off for years. Discover tax breaks for education, simple tax-planning strategies, ways to make banks compete for you, and how to avoid the technology upgrade tax.
TAX SEASON DEADLINES: September 2026
College and trade schools are investments that can pay dividends for years. The same can be true of a few smart tax habits repeated year after year. In this month’s newsletter, we take a closer look at tax breaks for post-secondary education along with practical tax planning moves that can del...
08/29/2026
Today, we announced the launch of the National Fraud Detection Center (NFDC), a prosecutor-led, multi-agency team designed to investigate the most harmful actors defrauding federal government programs, including illicit actors overseas and those operating fraud schemes across federal programs. The NFDC will bring together law enforcement agencies and analytical capabilities to generate criminal leads to drive more impactful prosecutions and enhance fraud-fighting results for the American people.
“The creation of the NFDC marks a decisive shift in how the federal government detects and investigates complex fraud,” said Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald of the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division. “By breaking down institutional silos, embedding analysts from across the IG community, and leveraging shared technology, the NFDC is actively closing the window of opportunity for bad actors who seek to exploit taxpayer dollars. Today’s announcement sends a clear message: if you defraud federal programs, we have the tools and the law enforcement partners to find you.”
Read more: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-announces-launch-national-fraud-detection-center-combat-fraud-against
08/28/2026
Charitable deductions are frequently challenged or denied during an IRS review. Protect your deduction by understanding the documentation and requirements before making a donation.
Donating to Charities? Do it RIGHT! - Donation basics to ensure a proper tax deduction
Too often a charitable tax deduction is disallowed upon review by the IRS. Don't let this happen to you. Here is what you need to know.
08/27/2026
The criminal arm of the IRS will focus on fraudulent tax credits and nonprofits facilitating terrorism as the agency looks ahead to fiscal year 2027 priorities, an official said. Read more at the link in our comments.
08/26/2026
The checkered flag may have waved on the , but there's still time to get your withholding on track. Check out irs.gov/withholding today.
08/25/2026
Need your tax records but not sure where to start? The individual online account lets you view, print or download your transcripts, look at your payment history, and more. Use it today: www.irs.gov/accounts
08/24/2026
El 80% de los mexicanos llega a los 65 años sin ahorros suficientes para vivir. 😶
No es un problema de suerte. Es un problema de hábitos que nadie nos enseñó a tiempo.
¿A qué edad vas a empezar a tomarlo en serio?
08/21/2026
When an interest rate matters. This is what you need to know.
Understanding Tax Terms: AFRs
The IRS often sees the transfer of funds as a loan, whether there is a loan agreement or not. This also means there is an implied term and interest payment. When the IRS says a transaction is a loan, what interest rate do they use? Enter AFRs. Here is what you need to know.