Why Your Tax Refund Gets Frozen (and Fixes)

Why Your Tax Refund Gets Frozen (and Fixes)

Why Your Tax Refund Gets Frozen (and Fixes)Simbiat Adams
Published on: 24/09/2026

Over 14 million returns were frozen last season. Most delays are avoidable. Here's what triggers a refund freeze and how to file so yours sails through.

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Home Office Deduction: Who Actually Qualifies

Home Office Deduction: Who Actually Qualifies

Home Office Deduction: Who Actually QualifiesSimbiat Adams
Published on: 14/09/2026

Working from home doesn't make it deductible — and most employees can't claim it at all. Here's who really qualifies and the two ways to calculate it.

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The 20% Business Deduction Is Now Permanent

The 20% Business Deduction Is Now Permanent

The 20% Business Deduction Is Now PermanentSimbiat Adams
Published on: 01/09/2026

Own a pass-through business? The 20% QBI deduction just became permanent, with a new $400 minimum for 2026. Here's who qualifies and how to claim it.

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Quarterly Estimated Taxes: The Freelancer's Guide

Quarterly Estimated Taxes: The Freelancer's Guide

Quarterly Estimated Taxes: The Freelancer's GuideSimbiat Adams
Published on: 19/08/2026

No employer withholding your side income? The IRS wants payments four times a year — or a penalty. Here are the deadlines and the safe-harbor rule.

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