AROUND THE TAX WORLD

In The HeadlinesTrump’s $1.776 billion IRS settlement is blocked by a federal judge.

What’s New In The Tax World?As refunds surpass $49 billion, what does the future hold for U.S. tariffs?

State-By-State-UpdatesWill Alaska’s gasline tax bill become law?

Tax Planning TipsClaiming the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is a more narrow road than some imagined

In The HeadlinesTrump pushes back on foreign digital services taxes by threatening 100% tariffs.

What’s New In The Tax World?Could the federal gas tax be on its way out?

State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia approves a tax on Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund.

Tax Planning TipsDo Trump Account contributions need to be reported as a gift to the IRS?

In The HeadlinesOpenAI goes on a spending spree to the tune of $3.7 billion.

What’s New In The Tax World?Money is running out from a Social Security trust fund—what could that mean for your taxes?

State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia’s governor pushes back on a proposed billionaire tax.

Tax Planning TipsTax planning could make a major difference to your student loan payments

In The HeadlinesThe Supreme Court decides to stay out of the California-Florida tax tussle.

What’s New In The Tax World?Retail sales spiked in 2026, but the reason might be tax refunds

State-By-State-UpdatesFlorida debates a total overhaul of their property tax system.

Tax Planning TipsHow can Trump Accounts help with tax savings?

In The HeadlinesTrump settles his lawsuit against the IRS—and gains audit protection in the process.

What’s New In The Tax World?Jeff Bezos stirs up talk about eliminating income taxes in a recent interview

State-By-State-UpdatesNew Mexico faces disappointing results from its $512 million in state tax credits.

Tax Planning TipsThe enhanced premium tax credit didn’t make it to 2026—what has the impact been?

In The HeadlinesThe S&P 500 stalls as the war in Iran continues and the Federal Reserve meets on interest rates.

What’s New In The Tax World?Republican lawmakers look to woo voters with lower capital gains taxes

State-By-State-UpdatesCalifornia’s “billionaire tax” makes it a step closer to the November ballot.

Tax Planning TipsWho can benefit most from the IRS’ free tax withholding tool?

In The HeadlinesJust how bad is the energy crisis? Experts assess the impact of the ongoing war in Iran.

What’s New In The Tax World?Despite the OBBBA tax cuts, polls show that most Americans think they are overpaying on taxes—a sentiment that could impact midterm elections

State-By-State-UpdatesHawaii’s climate cruise tax is blocked by an appeals court—what’s next?

Tax Planning TipsAs annuity sales reach record growth levels, what does this mean for tax planning?