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10/05/2026

09/28/2026

launches expanded mobile app, giving taxpayers secure access to account services.
https://www.irs.gov/help/app

09/22/2026

New federal rules are changing who qualifies for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid based on immigration status. Some non-citizens will no longer qualify for coverage after September 30, 2026.

Most non-citizen immigrants with NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid coverage will not be affected, including children under 19, lawfully present people under 21, pregnant people, and many green card holders. For more information on which non-citizen immigrants may no longer qualify for NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid, read the “See which groups are impacted” section.

See which groups are impacted:

- Non-citizens who may continue to qualify include:

1. Lawful Permanent Resident (green card holder) of at least 5 years calculated from date of grant of qualifying immigration status;
2. Non-citizens that are in one of the following groups and who have adjusted to Lawful Permanent Resident, regardless of date of adjustment;
- Refugees,
- Asylees,
- Victims of trafficking and their spouse, child, sibling, or parents,
- Lawfully residing veterans/active-duty service members and certain family members,
- Amerasian immigrants,
- Iraqi and Afghani grantees of Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) or SI/SQ Parolees,
- Afghan Nationals granted parole between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023,
- Individuals who were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024 under the Ukrainian Humanitarian Parole (UHP) program,
- People whose deportation is being withheld.
3. Cuban/Haitian Entrants;
4. Compacts of Free Association (COFA) migrants, which includes Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau;
5. Lawfully present pregnant people;
6. Lawfully present non-citizens who are under the age of 21;
7. Children under 19, regardless of their immigration status.

Non-citizens who may NOT continue to qualify include:

1. Non-citizens in the following groups who have not adjusted to - Lawful Permanent Resident status;
- Victims of domestic violence, applying under the U.S. under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA),
- Temporary humanitarian parolees (those paroled into the U.S. for at least one year),
- Refugees,
- Asylees,
- Victims of trafficking and their spouse, child, sibling, or parents,
- Lawfully residing veterans/active-duty service members and certain family members,
- Afghan Nationals granted parole between July 31, 2021 and September 30, 2023,
- Individuals who were paroled into the U.S. between February 24, 2022 and September 30, 2024 under the Ukrainian Humanitarian Parole (UHP) program,
- People whose deportation is being withheld.

09/18/2026

CO—100 SMALL BUSINESS FORUM

Presented by CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

October 21, 2026

Washington, D.C. + Virtual Attendance

Join business owners, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the country for an afternoon of ideas, inspiration, and meaningful connections.

The CO—100 Small Business Forum is an opportunity to:
• Connect with some of America’s leading small businesses
• Hear real-world insights from successful entrepreneurs and executives
• Discover practical strategies for growing your business
• Build valuable connections with fellow business owners
• Attend in person in Washington, D.C. or participate virtually from anywhere

Featured speakers represent organizations and brands including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Google, American Express, Walmart Business, Josh Cellars, and The Lumistella Company — Home of The Elf on the Shelf.

Whether you’re starting a business or looking for new ways to grow, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and get inspired.

Registration is available now at: CO—100 Small Business Forum | CO- by US Chamber of Commerce

08/31/2026

Taxpayers have the right to appeal an IRS decision in an independent forum. What this means is they are entitled to a fair and impartial administrative appeal of most decisions made by the IRS, including many penalties. This is another one of the ten rights that make up the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Understanding these rights helps taxpayers if they need to work with IRS on a personal tax matter.

Important facts about this right:
- The IRS Independent Office of Appeals must be separate from the IRS office that initially reviewed the case. Generally, Appeals will not discuss a case with the IRS to the extent that those communications appear to compromise the independence of Appeals.
- When taxpayers don't agree with an IRS decision, they can refer to Publication 5, Your Appeal Rights and How To Prepare a Protest If You Don't Agree, for details on how to appeal.
- Taxpayers who receive a statutory notice of deficiency, which is a notice proposing additional tax, may file a timely petition with United States Tax Court to dispute the proposed adjustment before they must pay the tax.
Taxpayers have the right to receive a written response regarding a decision from the Office of Appeals.
- Generally, taxpayers may file a refund suit in a United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims if:
They have fully paid the tax and the IRS has denied their tax refund claim.
No action is taken on the refund claim within six months.
It's been less than two years since the IRS mailed them a notice denying the refund.