This article was published by the IRS. It’s a new year, and tax season is here. Tax season is a busy time for criminals, too, as they ramp up efforts to trick people into sharing sensitive personal information. Identity thieves might use this information to try filing false tax returns and stealing refunds. The IRS wants [...]
This video highlights recent law changes within the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, including Massachusetts tax conformity to certain provisions within the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. There may be some differences between MA and federal law for tax year 2025. Additionally, it covers the annual update of the Senior Circuit Breaker credit. The maximum amount of the [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits, and deductions. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to [...]
Anyone who files 10 or more information returns with the IRS is now required to file those returns electronically using the Information Returns Intake System, also known as IRIS. Using IRIS is a quick and easy process that also helps reduce common errors that can happen when filing them on paper. IRIS is free, secure, accurate, [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2026 has increased to $24,500, up from $23,500 for 2025. The IRS also issued technical guidance regarding all cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar limitations for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax [...]
