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Tax extension deadline today: What missing Oct. 15 could cost you and how to avoid extra penalties- In 1997, a US appeals court ruled in an estate-tax battle involving a 657-acre Texas farm valued at $650,000 and three other properties; here's what happened
- He wrote $464,000 in checks before his father's death; the IRS later challenged the gifts
- IRS Form 1040: How to check if you qualify for a tax credit and how much you could getFamilies filing their federal income tax returns in 2026 could qualify for up to $8,800 through the IRS Child Tax Credit. The maximum appli...14 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
- IRS $4,427 tax credit in 2026: Who qualifies, income limits and how to claim itEligible US taxpayers could qualify for an IRS Earned Income Tax Credit of up to $4,427 in 2026. Find out who qualifies, the income limits ...14 Oct, 2026, 02.54 AM IST
- IRS is not sending $4,427 payments right now: When eligible taxpayers can claim the 2026 EITCThe IRS has set the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit at $4,427 for 2026 for eligible workers with one qualifying child. The IRS set these a...14 Oct, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
- In 2000, Allen Paulson left behind $193 million fortune, unpaid taxes, family inheritance fight led US authorities to pursue his heirsPaulson died on July 19, 2000, leaving behind an estate valued at $193.4 million for federal estate-tax purposes. Most of his assets were h...13 Oct, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- In 1942, a woman inherited property worth $33,650, its value rose to $95,000, then a mother-son ownership arrangement triggered a US estate-tax disputeThe dispute reached the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which ruled on November 1, 1967, in favour of the Internal Revenue Serv...13 Oct, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- In 2007, heirs sold a conservation easement on inherited farmland for $910,000, in 2013, they got a shock from US Tax CourtIn Van Alen v. Commissioner, decided on October 21, 2013, the court ruled in favour of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The dispute invo...12 Oct, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Married couples, take note: The $32,200 standard deduction in 2026 could shrink your taxable income before you even start itemizing nowThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced tax adjustments for 2026, incorporating annual inflation updates alongside changes made under ...12 Oct, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
- Give without paying gift tax: The $19,000 annual exclusion is unchanged for 2026, and it lets you move money without gift tax this yearThe IRS announced major tax changes for 2026. Standard deductions increase to $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for couples. The gift t...09 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- In 2005, a US couple sold their farm during bankruptcy, IRS sent them a tax bill, Supreme Court settled who paysThe case, Hall v. United States, involved Lynwood and Brenda Hall, who filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 12 of the US Bankruptcy Code in A...09 Oct, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 1977, US couple swapped apartment building, transferred property to a partnership the same day: Why a court told IRS their tax break staysThe US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld the decision in favour of Norman J. and Beverly G. Magneson in February 1985, rejectin...09 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
- Facing a 7% Mortgage? Here's how family loans could help buyers avoid high mortgage interest and unlock valuable tax savingsMortgage rates are stuck above 7%. Waiting sounds smart, but rising home prices could quickly erase any rate savings. That is why some fami...08 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- In 1979, Oregon family sold 1,843 acres, IRS demanded tax, then mostly lost: How a ruling changed tax-deferred property exchangesBack in 1967, an Oregon family's sale of their 1,843 acres of timberland sparked a major dispute with the IRS. The case ended up in the Nin...08 Oct, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
- Using your FSA wisely? Up to $3,400 can be set aside pre-tax in 2026, and millions of workers forget to claim every single dollar of itThe 2026 FSA limit is going up to $3,400. That's $100 more than the 2025 limit. For workers who expect regular medical expenses, the higher...07 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
- Tax credit vs deduction in 2026: How a $20,000 credit could cut a $50,000 tax bill to $30,000IRS tax credit and deduction explained: A tax credit and a tax deduction can both lower your tax burden, but they work differently. Here’s ...07 Oct, 2026, 04.44 AM IST
- Own a rental property in 2026? You may be able to deduct property taxes - here’s what the IRS saysRental property tax deduction 2026: If you own a rental property in 2026, property taxes may be deductible as a rental expense. But the amo...07 Oct, 2026, 04.28 AM IST
- Estate tax exemption for 2026 is $15 million: Here’s what families need to know about the IRS rules and $19,000 gift limitThe 2026 estate tax exemption is $15 million, while the annual gift tax exclusion remains $19,000 per recipient. Here’s what the IRS rules ...06 Oct, 2026, 04.38 AM IST
- Many Americans overlook this: The new $7,500 IRA limit is one of the simplest ways to save on taxes in 2026, and it is still open todayThe 2026 tax rules quietly give retirement savers more room to plan. The IRA contribution limit has climbed to $7,500, while 401(k), 403(b)...02 Oct, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
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