The 2026 Payroll Tax Survival Guide
Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) and New IRS Compliance Standards For American small business own …
Payroll Tax Penalties: Why Business Owners are Personally at Risk in 2026
Payroll Tax Penalties: Why Business Owners are Personally at Risk in 2026 For most business debts, your personal assets— …
Avoid the 75% Fraud Penalty: What the IRS Considers “Willful" Tax Evasion in 2026
In the world of IRS audits, there is a massive financial line drawn between a "mistake" and "fraud." For most people, a …
The $525 Trap: Why Missing the 60-Day Tax Deadline is More Expensive in 2026
If you missed the April 15, 2026, tax deadline, you’re likely already aware that the IRS is adding a Failure to File pen …
The First-Time Abate Rule: A Secret Weapon to Fresh Start Initiative
If you have a clean track record with the IRS but recently received a large bill for late filing or late payment, there …
IRS "AI" Audits: Why 2026 is the Year of the Digital Audit
For decades, the "IRS Audit" meant a human agent sitting at a desk with a highlighter, manually comparing your receipts …
The 2026 Auto Loan Interest Deduction: Is Your Car Payment Tax-Deductible?
For decades, the answer to "Can I deduct my car loan interest?" was a resounding "No"—unless you were using the vehicle …
Tax Relief for the 65+ Population: New OBBB Deductions
If you are 65 or older, the 2026 tax filing season looks very different than it did just two years ago. Thanks to the On …
How the IRS Fresh Start Program Works in 2026
Owing the IRS can feel like an anchor weighing down your financial future. But here is the good news: the IRS would actu …
How Recent Tax Law Changes Affect Penalty Relief in 2026
If you’re dealing with IRS penalties in 2026, the rules of the game have changed, and for once, it’s mostly good news. T …
