Don't let tax season catch you off guard. We break down the key differences on a W-2 and 1099 forms that directly impact your tax refund.

You’ll find new deductions and new forms when you file taxes this year, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The High Court has dismissed an application by troubled petroleum dealer Hashi Energy, seeking to table additional documents as the firm fights a tax demand of Sh7.1 billion.The court rejected the ...

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Bigger tax refunds could be coming in 2026 due to changes enacted in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill." Some experts say the windfall could temporarily boost consumer spending among ...

My husband owns his own business. The Internal Revenue Service audited his 2021 income-tax return. There were some small mistakes. The amount due was paid. However, he received notice at the end of ...

President Donald Trump loves a good foil. For America’s sake, he should find his next one in my home state of Illinois. Cook County — home of Chicago and most of the state’s leftist lunacy — has taken ...

Federal tax bills on most student loan forgiveness will return in 2026, ending a five-year window of tax-free relief and raising the risk of a student loan tax bomb for borrowers whose balances are ...

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Will taxpayers actually feel a boost from reducing tax withholding on their paychecks in the new year? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been predicting that Americans will see a boost in their ...

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