Taxes

Sales Tax Concerns of Coming Holiday Season

The High-Stakes Holiday Shopping Environment Holiday shopping season is the playoffs for retailers; Everything must work perfectly, from the warehouse...

Deals, Gift Cards, Points Discounts, Updated Stuff I Like — My Money Blog

Amazon Black Friday Week 2025 has arrived, and I will update this post over the next several days. My first...

What is Audit Reconsideration?  | Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways  Audit reconsideration lets taxpayers challenge a completed IRS audit without going through Appeals or Tax Court, offering a...

Best Buy Gift Card Sale: Apple, Google Play, DoorDash, Olive Garden/Darden

Best Buy has some gift cards on sale that may be of interest: Free $15 Best Buy e-Gift Card when...

IRS Revenue Officer vs Revenue Agent: What’s the Difference?

The IRS plays a critical role in ensuring that taxpayers comply with U.S. tax laws. Within the IRS, various professionals...

Strange Ideas New Customers Have About Sales Tax

Everybody who enters business knows all about taxes. They just don’t know about every tax. One glaring omission, surprising especially from business...

35,000 Bonus Points, Free Amazon Prime Membership (Every Year!) — My Money Blog

The Navy Federal Flagship Rewards Card is their “premium” travel rewards card, and it has always had some nice features...

Someone Filed a Fraudulent Tax Return in My Name. Now What? 

Key Takeaways  If a fraudulent tax return has been filed in your name, you should contact the IRS immediately and submit Form 14039 to...

Warren Buffett’s Thanksgiving Letter 2025 — My Money Blog

Warren Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, which also means he will...

Potential Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on AI in Sales Tax Mapping

As automation and AI become more integrated into sales tax systems, many businesses assume these tools can completely replace human...

FT Profile of Fidelity Investments: Culture, History, and Future Prospects as Primary Brokerage

The Financial Times (a British newspaper) has a rare profile of Fidelity Investments (paywall, archive) with the title “Can Fidelity...

How to Apply for the IRS Fresh Start Program 

Key Takeaways   The IRS Fresh Start Program offers multiple relief options to help taxpayers settle or manage back taxes...