Taxes

IRS Interest Rates Remain the Same for Q4 2026: What Taxpayers Need to Know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on August 21, 2026, that interest rates will remain unchanged for the fourth quarter...

Why Automatic Sales Tax Registration Isn’t Always a Good Idea

Automation can play an important role in sales tax compliance. It can monitor sales activity, calculate tax, track economic nexus...

New Optima Tax Relief Annual Report Finds Taxpayers See a Quieter IRS—But Automated Enforcement Is Still Reaching Them

Annual report examines the retreat in IRS enforcement capacity, growing taxpayer skepticism, and what ultimately prompts taxpayers to address unresolved...

Tax Lawyer for Small Tax Debt: Is It Worth It?

Key Takeaways   A tax lawyer for small tax debt may not be necessary if you agree with the IRS...

Key Changes Businesses Need to Know

Sales tax rules are constantly changing, and 2026 has brought significant developments for businesses selling software, digital products, streaming services,...

Whole Foods App: $10 off $50

Whole Foods has a new app where you can now order your groceries directly inside (instead of having to go...

Government Employee Tax Benefits Explained

Key Takeaways  Government employees pay federal income tax just like private sector workers; there is no blanket tax exemption for...

Amway MLM $225M FTC Deceptive Business Practices Settlement Lessons — My Money Blog

In this current low-regulatory environment, I was surprised to see that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the State of Washington,...

How to Stop an IRS Levy

Key Takeaways  An IRS levy allows the agency to seize wages, bank accounts, and other property to collect unpaid taxes,...

What To Do If You Receive IRS Notice CP23

Key Takeaways  IRS Notice CP23 means the IRS found a discrepancy between the estimated tax payments reported on your tax...

Telecom Excise Tax: Federal & Regional Compliance

Telecommunications companies face a complex tax environment that goes well beyond traditional sales tax.  Depending on the services they provide...

Tax Reporting for Crypto and Digital Assets

Key Takeaways   The IRS generally treats cryptocurrency and other digital assets as property, so selling, exchanging, spending, or receiving crypto...