What you need to know to increase your tax refund in 2026 with new IRS rules
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump in July, is poised to offer taxpayers more substantial refunds during the 2025 tax season. According to the Tax Foundation, an independent think tank based in Washington, D.C., average taxpayers may see refunds increase by $300 to $1,000 when they file taxes in early […]
Refund scammers tricking Doordash with unrealistic AI-generated food images
Artificial Intelligence Fuels Food Delivery Scams There’s an unexpected twist in the food delivery world: scammers are now using artificial intelligence to manipulate their orders. This isn’t just about your typical hacks; we’re talking about AI-generated tactics that make it look like meals are undercooked or even contaminated with insects—all so they can snag free […]
Refund policy for merging banks: Who is prioritized?
Bangladesh Bank Introduces New Resolution Scheme Today, Bangladesh Bank (BB) announced a detailed resolution scheme aimed at determining how deposits from five merging Sharia-based banks will be handled, including who will have priority access to those funds and the timeline for refunds. This new framework will also impact the employees of the merging banks, potentially […]
Scott Bessent anticipates a significant tax refund year for American families
Treasury Secretary Predicts Big Tax Refunds Ahead This week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared his thoughts on upcoming tax refunds, predicting that they will be quite substantial during the next filing season due to the new tax cuts from what President Trump refers to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. On the “All In […]
Scam targets new phone buyers with fraudulent refund calls
A concerning email just came to our attention, revealing a scam that’s quite unusual. A person named Gary from Palmetto, Florida shared a troubling story about a friend of his. “This happened to a friend of mine, and I hadn’t heard of this kind of scam before. She bought a new phone from Spectrum, and […]
Teaneck Tax Preparer Convicted in $170 Million COVID Tax Refund Fraud
New Jersey Tax Official Convicted for Fraudulently Securing COVID-19 Tax Refunds A federal jury has found a New Jersey tax official guilty of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded the IRS out of over $170 million through fraudulent COVID-19 tax refunds, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Haba. Leon Haynes, 52, from Teaneck, faces multiple […]
Oregon kicker tax credit: Here’s how to check your refund amount
Bend, Oregon News: Tax Surplus Announcement BEND, Ore. — On Friday, the Oregon Department of Revenue revealed that the state anticipates a surplus of $1.41 billion for the 2023-2025 biennium, which means Oregonians can look forward to the kicker tax credit in 2026. These tax credits are provided every two years. Eligible residents who file […]
Taxpayers might experience an unprecedented tax refund season in 2026 because of Trump’s significant legislation, analysts suggest.
Tax Refunds Poised for Increase Due to Recent Legislation Next year, some taxpayers could see bigger tax refunds thanks to changes made by President Donald Trump’s recent legislation, often referred to as the “Big and Beautiful Bill.” Experts are predicting this outcome. The July bill introduced various tax breaks, including an expansion of the basic […]
South Barrington woman seeks Cook County property tax refund a year after proving assessor’s error
Property Tax Refunds Delayed in Cook County In South Barrington, Illinois, a significant amount of property tax refunds in Cook County are currently stalled, primarily due to delays in updating the county’s computer systems. One homeowner, Sherry Schnell, has been waiting for over $9,000 in refunds, even though her issues began years before these system […]
Mamdani’s Mayoral Campaign Faces Pressure to Refund Thousands in Allegedly Unauthorized Foreign Contributions
The New York Post reported that Zoran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor in New York, has allegedly received around $13,000 in foreign donations that may be illegal. Out of approximately 54,000 donations, at least 170 are reportedly from individuals with addresses outside the U.S. According to the report, federal, state, and local laws dictate […]