Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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California Weighs Airbnb, Vrbo Tax for Affordable Housing
State Tax California is considering a tax on short-term rentals like those from Airbnb and Vrbo to combat the affordable housing crisis in the state.
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'The Little Mermaid' and a Debt Ceiling Deal: Beyond Taxing
Beyond Taxing Column Disney’s 2023 'The Little Mermaid' and the debt ceiling deal have some things in common. One is you can’t always get what you want.
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Who Benefits from the Supreme Court ‘Home Equity Theft' Ruling?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "home equity theft" violates the Constitution. What does that mean for homeowners?
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Supreme Court: Yes, the IRS Can Secretly Obtain Your Bank Records
The Supreme Court has sided with the IRS in a case that involves owing the IRS money, taxpayer privacy, and notice.
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Half of Mothers Have Little or No Retirement Savings
Mother’s Day comes and goes, but many moms face future financial insecurity because they have little or no retirement savings.
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Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
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TurboTax Settlement Checks Sent to 4.4 Million Customers
Millions of Intuit TurboTax users are receiving settlement checks in the mail. Here's what you need to know.
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Washington State Tax Guide
State Taxes Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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2023 Georgia Tax Rebates Up to $500 Are Now Being Sent
State Tax Georgia is sending special 2023 surplus tax refunds to eligible residents.
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Are Scholarships Tax-Free?
Education Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
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Supreme Court Hears Property Tax Home Equity Dispute
Can a state pocket your surplus home equity while collecting past-due property tax?
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Supreme Court to Decide if IRS Can Secretly Obtain Bank Records
Among other high-profile issues, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving taxpayer privacy and the IRS.
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After Severe Storms, IRS Extends Tax Deadline for More States
Taxpayers impacted by storms and disasters in California, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Indiana have more time to file federal tax returns.
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IRS Says File By July 17 for $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Unclaimed tax refunds from 2019 are waiting for millions of people who might not know it – but only if they file the pandemic-era tax return soon. Are you one of them?
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IRS Confirms Tax Fate of California Middle Class Refunds
Millions of Californians worried about paying tax on middle class tax refunds have an answer along with other tax deadline relief.
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IRS Says Some Stimulus Check Recipients Should File an Amended Tax Return
Some early filers who received state "stimulus" payments may need to file an amended tax return to possibly get a refund.
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IRS $80 Billion Plan Targets Taxpayer Compliance, Improved Service
The IRS unveiled its much-anticipated strategic operating plan detailing how the agency will spend $80 billion in funding allocated over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Arkansas Tax Deadline Extended After Severe Storms, Tornado
People directly impacted by the devastating Arkansas tornado and severe storms have more time to file their federal and state tax returns.
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Mississippi Tax Deadline Extended After Tornado
People impacted by the devastating Mississippi tornado have more time to file their federal and state tax returns.
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Stricter Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Began April 18
New battery and critical mineral rules for the federal EV tax credit mean that very few EVs are currently eligible for the full $7,500 tax break.
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IRS: Don't Trust All Social Media Tax Tips
The IRS warns that not all social media tax advice should be trusted.
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IRS Tax Deadline Extended for Some New Yorkers
Some taxpayers in New York now have more time to file their federal tax returns since the IRS extended the tax deadline.
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Federal Electric Bike Tax Credit Would Offer up to $1,500
Lawmakers have proposed a bigger version of an e-bike bill that would provide a tax credit of up to $1,500 on some new electric bikes.
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Lawmakers Propose Tax Hikes to Combat Climate Change
Climate change is prompting some lawmakers to propose property tax hikes to fund mitigation efforts while scientists say that global warming could reach a critical level in less than a decade.
