Tax season is upon us and while we know that you’d never intentionally try to get on the IRS’ bad side, it’s worth the quick reminder to be wary of how you do your taxes and avoid mistakes. If you’re a new business owner, it can be hard to know …
A widely touted benefit of running a small business is access to tax write-offs that are generally unavailable to W-2 employees — like business dinners, business travel and rent if running your business from home. But to really maximize these tax savings, business owners have to be organized. Having accurate …
The 2026 tax filing season is officially underway, but one part of the process will look different for some filers: The IRS is getting out of the business of issuing paper checks. In a March 2025 executive order, President Donald Trump called on government agencies to stop issuing physical checks …
If you’re a current or former AT&T customer, you may be eligible for part of a $177 million class action settlement the telecom giant has agreed to after a series of data breaches exposed the personal information of millions of users. According to legal filings, the first breach occurred in …
The Social Security Administration won’t announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to benefits until next month, but experts are already making forecasts. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) estimates the COLA bump will be 2.7%. That’s up from the 2.5% increase retirees received in 2025, one of the lowest on record. But …
You can make the process of filing your income taxes less painful and time-consuming by filing online. The best tax-prep offerings have both free and paid tiers, as well as robust live and AI-powered support and guarantees for both accuracy and the biggest refund possible. CNBC Select has run more …
A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing. Some 17% admitted they charged expenses to cover gaps in their budget every single month last year, putting …
Let’s face it, as a small business owner you have a lot on your plate, and filing your taxes might seem like an overwhelming task on your long to-do list. However, the right online tax filing software can help you save time and money. CNBC Select rounded up the best …