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IRS to Offer Final Saturday Hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers Nationwide on June 27
On June 22, 2026, the IRS announced that select Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the US will be open Saturday, June 27, for the final special Saturday ev
National Taxpayer Advocate Issues 2026 Mid-Year Report to Congress
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins released her Fiscal Year 2027 Objectives Report to Congress on June 24, 2026, assessing the 2026 filing season a
ETAAC 2026 Annual Report Delivers 18 Recommendations for Modernizing Electronic Tax Administration
The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2026 annual report on June 17, 2026, containing 18 recommendations — six directed
27 States Join New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
On June 8, 2026, the IRS announced that 27 states have elected to participate in the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, enacted as part of the
RRSP vs TFSA vs FHSA: How to Choose Among Canada's Three Registered Accounts
Canada offers individuals three principal registered savings vehicles: the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA),
GST/HST for the Self-Employed: The Small-Supplier Threshold and Registration Rules
If you are self-employed in Canada, knowing when you must register for a GST/HST account is a cornerstone of tax compliance. The CRA uses a "small supplier
Your First Canadian Tax Return as a Newcomer: A Practical Guide
For individuals who have recently arrived in Canada, understanding when tax residency begins and what filing obligations follow is the critical first step
FBAR (FinCEN Form 114) Filing Guide: When a U.S. Person in Canada Must Report Foreign Accounts
Many U.S. citizens and green card holders living in Canada may not realize that beyond their annual income tax return to the IRS, an entirely separate fili