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2026 1099 Reporting Threshold: New IRS Rules for 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, and 1099-K

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September 16, 2026
The 2026 1099 reporting threshold changed: 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC now start at $2,000, and 1099-K is back to $20,000. Here is what you must file.
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Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What Qualifies and How the Exemption Works

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September 16, 2026
A plain guide to how a 2026 sales tax holiday works, which items are exempt, and the rules on price caps, refunds, and rain checks.
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Form 7004: How to Get a 6-Month Business Tax Extension

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September 16, 2026
Form 7004 buys a 6-month extension of time to file business returns like 1065, 1120-S and 1120. Deadlines, e-file steps and the payment trap.
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The Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC): Section 48, 48E, and What Changed in 2026

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September 16, 2026
The energy investment tax credit (Section 48/48E ITC) can reach 70%. See the bonus credits and what OBBBA changed for solar, wind, and storage.
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DeFi Tax Reporting in 2026: How to Report Your DeFi Crypto Taxes

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September 16, 2026
DeFi tax reporting in 2026: which DeFi crypto transactions are taxable, what forms to file, and why no broker reports your digital asset activity.
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45L Tax Credit for Home Builders: What It Is and Who Can Still Claim It

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September 16, 2026
The 45L tax credit rewards builders of energy-efficient homes. See who is eligible, how much it is worth, and if you can still claim it.
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Donor-Advised Funds Explained: How a DAF Works and Its Tax Benefits

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September 16, 2026
A donor-advised fund is the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the US. Here is how DAFs work, their tax benefits, and the 2026 rules.
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‍IRS Form 433-A: The Collection Information Statement

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September 16, 2026
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Foreign Earned Income Exclusion 2026: How to Exclude Foreign Income With Form 2555

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September 16, 2026
The foreign earned income exclusion lets expats exclude up to $132,900 for 2026. See who qualifies, how Form 2555 works, and the housing exclusion.
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The Residential Clean Energy Credit in 2026: Is the Solar Tax Credit Still Around?

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September 16, 2026
The solar tax credit ended in 2025. Here's what the residential clean energy credit covered, who can carry it forward, and what's left in 2026.
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Backup Withholding: How It Works and How to Stop It

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September 16, 2026
Backup withholding is a 24% tax the payer must withhold and send to the IRS. See which payments are subject, why it starts, and how to stop it fast.
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Supplemental Wages: How Withholding and the Supplemental Tax Rate Work

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September 16, 2026
How to withhold tax on supplemental wages in 2026: the flat 22% supplemental tax rate, the $1M rule, and how it differs from regular wages.
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