Tax fraud begins in January with phony IRS messages aimed at Americans
Tax season doesn’t really start in April; for scammers, it begins as soon as January rolls around. While you might be waiting for your W-2 or 1099, cybercriminals waste no time bombarding people with fake IRS messages, alerts about “refund problems,” and account verification scams. These scams often look surprisingly legitimate, which is, unfortunately, by […]
Mamdani’s tax increase will make him ‘Real Estate Agent of the Year’ following the expected departure of many, says Kevin O’Leary.
Kevin O’Leary is expressing support for New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s suggested property tax increase of 9.5%, labeling it as “bat madness” and predicting it might earn Mamdani “Realtor of the Year” accolades. “This proposal is, frankly, outrageous—but, you know, I think there’s some merit to it. If you’re living here, you really ought […]
Florida Gets Closer to Reducing Property Tax as 3 Proposals Progress
Florida lawmakers are in the midst of discussions about reducing property taxes, but there’s still no consensus on how extensive the cuts should be or how to fund them. As the regular session approaches its end, Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for one unified approach to make a meaningful change by November. Currently, several proposals […]
Mamdani’s Budget Warning: Government-imposed 2% tax on millionaires or city-ordered 9.5% increase in property tax
New York Mayor Proposes Property Tax Increase Amid Budget Crisis New York City’s Mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has suggested a 9.5% increase in the city’s property tax as a “last resort” to address a looming budget deficit of $5.4 billion over the next two years. This step comes if the state government in Albany declines to […]
New York is losing jobs to Texas, and Mamdani’s tax proposal will make the situation worse, according to a report.
New York is reportedly shedding thousands of jobs to Texas, which is seen as a more business-friendly environment. According to a recent report from the New York City Partnership, Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s initiative to raise corporate taxes may only speed up this trend. The analysis indicates that Texas’s low-tax approach has effectively attracted businesses, pulling […]
Trump vows substantial tax refunds in 2026 from a major legislation.
Trump’s Tax Refunds Expected to Increase Significantly President Donald Trump has announced that his tax refund this year will be notably higher than in the past. He attributes this change to the “one big, beautiful bill” he signed into law last year. Using Truth Social, Trump shared that some taxpayers might see refunds rise by […]
Potential effects of a federal shutdown on your tax refund and ways to prevent delays
Understanding Tax Refunds During a Government Shutdown Tax refunds can be a significant financial relief for many families. However, during a partial federal government shutdown, there might be some uncertainty, especially for those waiting to receive their federal refunds. Triston Hastie Grant, a certified financial planner and the president of Waterstone Wealth Management, indicates that […]
New York Republicans encourage Hochul to support scholarship tax incentives despite opposition from teachers’ unions
New York House Republicans Push for Tax Credit Scholarship Program House Republicans in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to adopt a federal tax credit scholarship program specifically for New York City. This request has stirred up tensions with prominent teachers’ unions. To date, the Democratic governor has declined to endorse a plan that […]
Average tax refunds are more than 10% bigger this filing season.
Tax Refund Update for 2026 Filing Season Americans are seeing an uptick in their tax refunds this year. Interestingly, while the average payment amount for the 2026 filing season is higher than the previous year, the rate of filing has slowed down noticeably in the initial weeks. According to recent IRS data, the average tax […]
Hochul directs $1.5 billion to NYC as partial support following Zohran Mamdani’s requests for a tax increase
Hochul Commits $1.5 Billion to New York City as Budget Woes Loom Governor Kathy Hochul is allocating another $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds to New York City, aiding Mayor Zoran Mamdani, who is actively calling for increased taxes on wealthy residents. On Monday, Hochul unveiled plans for an extra $1 billion in this fiscal year, […]