This article was published by the IRS. There are several new tax deductions that have been introduced for the 2026 filing season. A deduction is an amount subtracted from the taxpayer’s income when filing. Deductions lower the taxable income resulting in lowering the federal income tax obligation. New deductions for 2026 filing season Seniors age 65 [...]
Click here or above to watch the IRS video. The IRS is phasing out paper tax refund checks. Direct deposit is the safest and quickest way to receive your refund. It also: defends against fraud and improper payments. increases efficiency reduces cost enhances security Paper checks are more likely to be lost, stolen, altered, or delayed. [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax Credit, the Adoption Credit, or pay for educational expenses should review [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers are being phased out beginning Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law. This marks the first step of the [...]
The earned income tax credit is both a federal and a state tax credit for low to moderate-income families. For tax year 2025, the MA credit is 40% of the federal credit. It is refundable, meaning you can get money back, but only if you file your tax return. You must be a MA resident for [...]
