This year’s tax refunds are bigger. Here’s why that’s not beneficial for taxpayers.
Initial figures for the 2026 tax filing season reveal that the average refund is around $3,742, marking an increase of over 10% compared to last year. This increase is primarily attributed to changes in the tax system. “The main reason so many refunds are higher this year is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) […]
Taxpayers should be aware of potential scams in 2026, according to the IRS.
Tax Fraud Changes and Warnings for 2026 Tax fraud tends to be a shifting issue, with each season bringing new strategies aimed at misleading taxpayers. Many individuals might not realize something is amiss until they find their legitimate tax return is rejected, or they unexpectedly receive a refund. The past couple of years saw issues […]
Professor with a machete confronts reporter while defending her $407K artwork funded by taxpayers
A former University of California professor, known for her bad temper, recently went off on a lengthy, disorganized tirade after critics referred to her $407,000 taxpayer-funded monument as “rubbish.” Shereen Rodriguez presented herself as a victim during this outburst, echoing sentiments from a column that described her as targeted by “violent fascist” oppressors. Interestingly, she […]
Michigan taxpayers who filed early are experiencing long wait times and ‘pending review’ notifications.
February 26, 2026, 9:40 a.m. ET Residents in Michigan who submitted their state tax returns early are reporting significant delays in their refunds. The Michigan Department of Treasury has processed over 1.6 million state income tax returns, which is a more than 45% increase compared to last year, according to department officials. Many early filers […]
Tim Walz Administration States Those Teargassed During Riots Receive Medical Leave Funded by Taxpayers
State Program Allows Riot-Exposed Individuals to Claim Benefits In recent testimony, two officials from the administration of Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz indicated that some individuals exposed to tear gas during protests have used those experiences to qualify for state-funded paid family and medical leave. During a hearing on Tuesday, Democratic Representative Cedric Frazier inquired […]
Former Prince Andrew billed taxpayers for massages while serving as UK trade representative, according to reports.
Investigation Into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds for massages during his tenure as Britain’s trade envoy. British authorities are looking into whether he shared sensitive trade documents with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A former civil servant from the trade sector in the 2000s claimed he was dismissed […]
New York’s massive $124 billion Medicaid program, supported by taxpayers, is plagued by fraud and waste, according to a US regulator.
The $124 billion Medicaid system funded by New York City taxpayers is facing significant issues with fraud and waste, according to U.S. regulator Dr. Mehmet Oz. He mentioned that federal investigators are currently looking into the matter. “There are certainly many individuals in our lovely city of New York, and throughout New York State, providing […]
Cost to taxpayers for Obama presidential center reaches hundreds of millions
Taxpayer Burden from Obama’s Presidential Center Former President Barack Obama envisioned his Presidential Center as a “gift” to Chicago. However, taxpayers are facing significant hidden costs tied to the project, running into hundreds of millions of dollars. As reported in an investigation, the soaring public infrastructure expenses necessary for the center are becoming a heavy […]
Vermont taxpayers spent $8 million on electric buses that are not suitable for cold weather.
Another Lesson Learned in Vermont’s Winter Here we go again. A valuable lesson emerges about the clash of political ambition and engineering realities, this time in Burlington, Vermont, during winter. While electric buses may function well in milder climates, the expectation that they can fully replace diesel buses in northern states during long, cold winters […]
Oversight agency identifies over $900 million in unspent COVID relief funds, calls for prompt refund to taxpayers
Unused COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits Raise Fraud Concerns WASHINGTON – Almost $1 billion in unemployment benefits linked to COVID-19 remains unclaimed, raising alarm about potential fraud, according to a warning from the Labor Department’s internal watchdog. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed that around $720 million in unemployment funds is currently stored on prepaid debit […]