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Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again in 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again in 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know Starting January 1, 2026, student loan forgiveness under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans is...
Selling Your California Home in 2026: Tax Exclusions, Capital Gains, and What’s Changed
Selling Your California Home in 2026: Tax Exclusions, Capital Gains, and What's Changed Summer is peak home-selling season in California — and if you're planning to sell in 2026,...
Getting Married This Summer? Tax Implications Every California Couple Should Know
Getting Married This Summer? Tax Implications Every California Couple Should Know Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Between venues, guest lists, and honeymoon plans,...
IRS Penalty Abatement: First-Time Abatement, Reasonable Cause, and How to Request Relief
IRS Penalty Abatement: First-Time Abatement, Reasonable Cause, and How to Request Relief IRS penalties can be devastating. A failure-to-file penalty of 5% per month, a...
Your Mid-Year Tax Check-Up: 10 Moves to Make Before June 30
Your Mid-Year Tax Check-Up: 10 Moves to Make Before June 30 Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer — and it's also the perfect time for a mid-year tax review. Half the...
The IRS Statute of Limitations Explained: CSED, ASED, and Why Timing Matters
The IRS Statute of Limitations Explained: CSED, ASED, and Why Timing Matters Every IRS tax debt has an expiration date. Every IRS audit...
Estate Tax Exemption Locks at $15 Million: What This Means for California Families
Estate Tax Exemption Locks at $15 Million: What This Means for California Families For years, estate planning professionals warned clients about the looming "estate tax cliff" —...
Currently Not Collectible Status: How to Qualify When You Can’t Pay the IRS
Currently Not Collectible Status: How to Qualify When You Can't Pay the IRS When you owe the IRS and genuinely cannot pay — when your monthly income barely covers food, housing,...
Small Business Tax Planning Under the New Law: What California Owners Need to Know in 2026
Small Business Tax Planning Under the New Law: What California Owners Need to Know in 2026 National Small Business Week (May 3–9, 2026) arrives at a moment when the federal tax...