Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
-
Seattle Weighs Another Washington Capital Gains Tax
State Tax A capital gains tax in Seattle could gain support. Meanwhile, gas prices in Washington state recently rose above California's gas prices.
State Tax -
What Is the Bonus 'Guaranteed' Standard Deduction?
Legislation A proposed Republican tax cut package contains a 'bonus' of up to $4,000 for the current standard deduction. Could it help?
Legislation -
Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Soon
Tax Deadlines Here’s what you need to know about paying quarterly estimated taxes and avoiding penalties.
Tax Deadlines -
House Republican $237B Tax Cut Package Revealed
Legislation With a debt ceiling agreement in place, Republicans are proposing billions in tax cuts along with other key tax changes.
Legislation -
IRS Tax Balance Due Notices Confuse California Taxpayers
Tax Deadlines IRS ‘balance due’ mailings were sent to Californians who don’t have to pay their taxes yet.
Tax Deadlines -
Colorado EV Tax Credit Rises to $5,000
State Tax Breaks Colorado offers a big tax break soon for resident taxpayers who buy electric cars and trucks.
State Tax Breaks -
EV Tax Credit 2023: What's Changed and What's Ahead
Tax Breaks Federal EV tax credit rules continue to change for 2023 causing confusion for buyers and manufacturers.
Tax Breaks -
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.
State Tax -
'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.
Beyond Taxing Column -
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
-
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.
-
2023 Georgia Tax Rebates Up to $500 Are Now Being Sent
State Tax Georgia is sending special 2023 surplus tax refunds to eligible residents.
State Tax -
Are Scholarships Tax-Free?
Education Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
Education -
Supreme Court Hears Property Tax Home Equity Dispute
Can a state pocket your surplus home equity while collecting past-due property tax?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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?
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
