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6 days ago

The simple tax habit that could save you thousands over your lifetime

Filing your taxes early can mean faster refunds, fewer errors and better fraud protection, according to Jackson Hewitt's chief tax officer Mark Steber.

6 days ago

AI tax filing sounds easy — until it leaves you owing the IRS thousands of dollars

Filing taxes with AI tools puts you at serious financial risk, as studies show these systems can routinely make costly mistakes.

6 days ago

Trump beat back anti-family taxes in 2025. Here’s what needs to happen next

The One Big Beautiful Bill expands the Child Tax Credit to $2,500 per child and creates Trump Accounts to build generational wealth for families.

6 days ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York Mayor Mamdani highlights stark racial wealth gap in city report but sidesteps questions about why DEI language was removed from the document.

6 days ago

5 Tax Day food deals to score, from free treats to BOGO subs and more

As Tax Day approaches, restaurant chains like Subway, Olive Garden and Qdoba are offering deals and discounts to help diners save on meals this April.

April 12

Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans

Identity theft losses among Americans 60 and older surged 70%, reaching $48.5 million according to the FBI's latest internet crime report.

April 12

Tax Day is this week: Avoid these 5 common mistakes that can cost you money

Millions are rushing to file taxes, but simple mistakes can trigger IRS penalties and delayed refunds. Here are five common errors and how to avoid them.

April 12

The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades

AI threatens white-collar jobs more than blue-collar trades, highlighting an urgent need to realign education with workforce demands in America.

April 12

The states revealed as best to start a family amid cratering belief in the American Dream

Red states outperform blue states in family stability, economic mobility and education, according to a new 2026 Family Structure Index report.

April 10

Los Angeles schools may close as nearly 85% of district’s workers plan to strike

Los Angeles schools could close as they face a potential strike Tuesday, with three unions representing 70,000 employees demanding higher pay.