Mega Millions $1.1 billion jackpot winner could face these pitfalls

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to more than $1.6 billion on Aug. 9, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images State taxes can be hefty “None of these winners think about taxes until... Read more »

Here’s what to know before using AI chatbots to file your taxes

Songsak Rohprasit | Moment | Getty Images The tax deadline is approaching and some filers are turning to chatbots powered by artificial intelligence for help with returns. But taxpayers should be wary... Read more »

You can still lower your tax bill with a ‘spousal IRA’ contribution

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images There’s still time to lower your 2023 tax bill or boost your refund with a lesser-known retirement savings strategy for married couples. One requirement for... Read more »

There’s still time to meet the IRA contribution deadline for 2023

Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images The tax deadline is approaching and there’s still time to score a deduction with a pretax individual retirement account contribution — if you qualify. For 2023,... Read more »

Here’s the tax bill for the winning $1.128B Mega Millions ticket

Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images There is officially one winner for the $1.128 billion Mega Millions jackpot — and the taxman will take a sizable share, experts say. A single... Read more »

How to avoid ‘ghost preparers’ and other tax scams as deadline nears

As the April 15 federal tax deadline draws near, most taxpayers have less than two weeks to submit their 2023 individual tax return or file an extension — but for scammers, that’s... Read more »

Here are 3 key things to know before filing your 2023 tax return

The federal tax deadline is officially one month away for most filers — and experts say there are some key things to know this season. As of March 1, the IRS received... Read more »

Biden’s billionaire tax hits the super-rich. Can a wealth tax work?

Calls for a wealth tax on the world’s super-rich are once again gaining attention after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would impose a new “billionaire tax” on the country’s wealthiest if... Read more »

Here’s how to calculate crypto taxes amid the latest bitcoin rally

Whether you’re a longtime crypto investor or recently purchased digital assets, here are some key things to know from crypto tax experts.  How to answer Form 1040 ‘digital assets’ question Cryptocurrency has... Read more »

Here’s what Trump’s proposed tariffs could mean for your wallet

This combination of pictures created on February 17, 2024, shows U.S. President Joe Biden waving from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 1, 2023, and former... Read more »

Here’s who qualifies for free tax filing through the IRS this season

Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images Estimated state-by-state eligibility The Treasury estimates that 19 million taxpayers may be eligible to use Direct File this season, with the following breakdown in each pilot... Read more »

President Biden floats $10,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit

Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images President Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country’s affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and “starter home” sellers. However,... Read more »

Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according... Read more »

Trump’s best option to get $540M could be ‘clean’ property, private lenders

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Fox News town hall at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina, on Feb. 20, 2024. Justin Sullivan |... Read more »

Tax pros brace for ‘tidal wave’ of crypto tax scrutiny from IRS

Shannonstent | E+ | Getty Images As the IRS bolsters its cryptocurrency expertise, tax professionals are bracing for increased scrutiny of digital currency.  Digital assets are one of the agency’s “priority areas,”... Read more »

Millionaires reach limit for Social Security payroll taxes for 2024

Ezra Bailey | Getty Images Most Americans can expect to pay Social Security payroll taxes throughout 2024. But for top earners with gross annual wage income of $1 million, March 2 marks... Read more »

Tax evasion by wealthiest Americans tops $150 billion a year: IRS

The nation’s millionaires and billionaires are evading more than $150 billion a year in taxes, adding to growing government deficits and creating a “lack of fairness” in the tax system, according to... Read more »

IRS weighs ‘audit selection algorithm’ changes for low-income tax credit

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel speaks at a Senate Finance Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2023. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images After vowing in September to “substantially” reduce... Read more »

House lawmakers weigh relief for SALT ‘marriage penalty’

Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images House lawmakers are weighing relief for a “marriage penalty” that impacts the federal deduction limit on state and local taxes, known as SALT. While the bill... Read more »