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The 2026 IRS mileage rates have been revised during the year, making them especially important for taxpayers who track vehicle expenses. The rates play an important role in how taxpayers calculate vehicle-related deductions. If you drive for business, medical care, charitable work, […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Sep 1, 2026
The third estimated tax payment of 2026 is due September 15, 2026. For taxpayers who earn income without enough federal tax withheld throughout the year, this deadline is an important opportunity to reduce the risk of an unexpected tax bill and an […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Jul 6, 2026
For most taxpayers, the statute of limitations provides a sense of closure after filing a return. Once a certain number of years pass, many assume the IRS can no longer revisit those filings. However, a recent federal appeals court decision — and the […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Jul 2, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that interest rates will increase for the third quarter of 2026, beginning July 1. These rates, which remain in effect through September 30, 2026, impact taxpayers with outstanding tax balances as well as those eligible […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on May 17, 2026
Philip Hwang, Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney at Optima Tax Relief, recently joined Federal News Network host Terry Gerton to discuss IRS reform, digital modernization, and the evolving taxpayer experience. Phil appeared in his role as National Chair of the Taxpayer […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Apr 7, 2026
As the tax filing deadline draws near, a growing threat is quietly impacting taxpayers across the country: tax identity theft. It’s a problem that often goes unnoticed until it’s too late—and resolving it can be a long and frustrating process. Recently, our CEO, David King, spoke with ABC7 about what’s happening on the front lines. […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Apr 2, 2026
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that interest rates will decrease for the second quarter of 2026, beginning April 1. These rates, effective through June 30, 2026, are an important factor for both individual and corporate taxpayers when managing tax obligations […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Feb 6, 2026
IRS phishing emails remain one of the most widespread threats to taxpayers, and they continue to grow more sophisticated each year. As more tax services move online, scammers have found new ways to impersonate the Internal Revenue Service and trick people into sharing personal […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Jan 27, 2026
Optima Tax Relief’s Chief Tax Officer and Lead Tax Attorney, Philip Hwang, recently appeared on the Tax Notes podcast to discuss what taxpayers can expect during the 2026 tax filing season. As the newest national chair of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), Phil shared […]
Tax and IRS NewsPublished on Jan 13, 2026
As the 2026 tax year approaches, taxpayers are beginning to plan for how inflation adjustments and legislative updates may affect their federal tax bills. Each year, the IRS updates tax brackets, standard deductions, and key thresholds to account for cost-of-living changes. In some years, […]
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