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Teachers and Coaches Finally Get the (Tax) Break They Deserve

In a 2025 survey of U.S. teachers, 97% of respondents said their allotted budget for supplies (median $200) didn’t meet their students’ needs.

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IRS Announces Rare Mid-Year Standard Mileage Rate Increase

In an unusual mid-year action, the Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for computing the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, medical, and moving expense purposes for the second half of 2026.

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401(k) Plans: The Basics

Retirement plans established under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, commonly referred to as “401(k) plans,” are one of the most popular types of employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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Billions of AGI Shifting to Lower-Tax States

According to the latest IRS Migration Data released in early 2026, a trend in taxpayer relocation is emerging: Taxpayers are leaving states with higher income tax rates and moving to states with lower income tax rates.(1)

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Back-to-School Spending By the Numbers

Back-to-school season has begun, and families everywhere are filling their shopping carts with classroom essentials.

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