The tax cut isn’t coming from the federal government, but a handful of states. Eight states lowered their income tax rate, effective Jan. 1, according to the nonprofit thinktank Tax Foundation. By putting more money in their residents’ pockets, states hope to spur economic growth and attract more workers, businesses and investments, experts said.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is making several major impacts on 2026 tax returns. Here are six notable changes that filers should know about for a bigger return.

The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund.

The main difference between a W-9 and a 1099 is that you fill out a W-9, while the business or entity that is paying you completes the 1099. In most cases, you should receive any 1099 form by the end of January.

David Lesperance told Bloomberg he personally helped four billionaires sever California residency before the proposal’s Jan. 1 cutoff date.

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

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