2026 Tax Season: What You Need to Know
The 2026 tax season marks a shift toward digital refunds and payments, with the IRS emphasizing direct deposit and secure online options. Learn how to prepare for these changes and avoid mailing delays.
IRS to Phase Out Paper Tax Refund Checks for Individuals
Starting for 2026 tax filing season, the IRS will phase out paper tax refund checks, transitioning to faster and more secure electronic refunds. Learn how this change benefits taxpayers and how to prepare for the upcoming filing season.
IRS Releases Occupation List for “No Tax on Tips” Deduction
Discover how the new "No Tax on Tips" deduction under the OBBBA offers tax relief for tipped workers across 68 occupations, from bartenders to personal trainers, starting in 2025.
Navigating New Tip, Overtime, and 1099 Rules Under OBBBA
Learn about the series of payroll-related changes that are taking effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), beginning in 2025. The law introduces new tax deductions for tips and overtime pay, and it adjusts the reporting thresholds for issuing 1099 forms.
Major Maryland Tax Updates for 2025
On July 1, several tax changes took effect under the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2025, a 200-page law signed by Governor Wes Moore on May 20. Learn more about the major Maryland tax updates.
Comparison and Analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill and Its Impact on Businesses and Taxpayers
Learn how the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) tax changes may impact your personal or business planning with this comparison chart.
Key Tax Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill
What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Signed into law on July 4, 2025, this sweeping legislation includes more than 100 tax provisions. It builds on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), modifying and in some cases permanently extending key provisions. The bill aims to update the tax code, stimulate business investment, and introduce new benefits for individual taxpayers. It also accelerates the phaseout of several clean energy incentives.
Hurricane Helene: Deadline Extensions, Penalty Relief, and Insights from the PBMares Tax Team
The IRS took action quickly after Hurricane Helene traveled 400+ miles, claiming lives and wreaking havoc in the Southeast. Learn about the important information regarding deadline extension and penalty relief.
Tax Relief and Deadline Extensions for Hurricane Debby
Taxpayers impacted by Hurricane Debby in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia now have until February 3, 2025 to make certain tax payments and file various tax returns, including 2023 individual and business tax returns currently on extension.
IRS Provides Tax Relief & Deadline Extensions to 67 Texas Counties Affected by Hurricane Beryl
The IRS has announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses in 67 Texas counties affected by Hurricane Beryl. Taxpayers in these counties now have an extended deadline until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and to make any necessary tax payments.