Category Archives: Taxation

IRS tax brackets 2024 vs. 2023: Here’s the full list of new income thresholds

  By AJ Dellinger November 10, 2023 Inflation has increased the cost of everything from eggs to airfare in the past couple of years, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to lessen the burden on taxpayers. The agency announced Thursday that it will adjust the income thresholds for tax brackets for the 2024 … Continue reading IRS tax brackets 2024 vs. 2023: Here’s the full list of new income thresholds

The IRS is going after tax-dodging millionaires—with help from AI

  By Associated Press September 08, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS announced on Friday it is launching an effort to aggressively pursue 1,600 millionaires and 75 large business partnerships that owe hundreds of millions of dollars in past due taxes. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said that with a boost in federal funding and the … Continue reading The IRS is going after tax-dodging millionaires—with help from AI

IRS customer service is finally making gains after hellish pandemic-era disruptions

  By Sam Becker June 22, 2023 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) isn’t exactly known for its stellar customer service—something that’s become increasingly clear in recent years. But there’s good news: The agency is making significant improvements in how it deals with taxpayers, directly. With the official tax-filing deadline two months behind us, it appears … Continue reading IRS customer service is finally making gains after hellish pandemic-era disruptions

Harvard economists have a surprisingly convincing argument in favor of IRS tax audits

  By Sam Becker June 16, 2023 Is there a certain aura around an audit? A new paper from economists at Harvard, the university of Sydney, and the Treasury Department appears to suggest so—at least for Uncle Sam. The paper, titled “A Welfare Analysis of Tax Audits Across the Income Distribution,” finds that for every … Continue reading Harvard economists have a surprisingly convincing argument in favor of IRS tax audits

What’s in the debt ceiling deal? Everything to know, from student loans to IRS funding

  By Michael Grothaus May 30, 2023 As of the time of this writing, many major stocks are up on (June 09, 2023)’s news that a deal to lift the United States debt ceiling has been reached between the Biden administration and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The 99-page piece of legislation is officially called the … Continue reading What’s in the debt ceiling deal? Everything to know, from student loans to IRS funding

IRS free direct file is a nice idea, but lousy customer service could undermine the whole thing

  By Sam Becker May 17, 2023 Tax season can be a gut check for millions of Americans. Hot off announcing a new pilot program, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may also be in for a reality check. This week, the IRS announced that it’s created a new “Direct File” tax-filing option, and will launch … Continue reading IRS free direct file is a nice idea, but lousy customer service could undermine the whole thing

IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

  By Christopher Zara April 14, 2023   Dealing with a job loss is stressful enough, but for countless Americans who were laid off in 2022, this coming week could bring them the added headache of being in unfamiliar tax situations when their returns are due.   This is especially true for people who work … Continue reading IRS tax day 2023: Getting laid off can affect your return in surprising ways, H&R Block expert warns

IRS says it’s doing these 5 things to make filing taxes less painful, but don’t expect miracles overnight

  By Sam Becker April 07, 2023   If you’re one of the millions of U.S. taxpayers who have waited months or years to speak with an IRS agent, get an update on your filing status, or receive a refund, the tax man has some good news for you.   The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) … Continue reading IRS says it’s doing these 5 things to make filing taxes less painful, but don’t expect miracles overnight