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Posted inin IRS Updates
W-2 Forms

What’s New on the 2026 Form W-2? Codes, Deadlines, and Filing Rules

Form W-2 gets its biggest overhaul in years for tax year 2026. New Box 12 codes, a split Box 14, and a February 1, 2027 deadline mean payroll teams have new boxes to fill and new rules to follow.

Posted byMichael Long
August 19, 2026
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Posted inin Form 1099 Series
Tax Tips

Form 1099-DA Instructions for Tax Year 2026: A Complete Guide

Form 1099-DA reporting rules are officially in effect for tax year 2026, ending the transition-period flexibility brokers relied on in 2025. Here's what's required now, who it applies to, and the deadlines to plan around.

Posted byMichael Long
August 13, 2026
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Posted inin Form 1099 Series
Tax Tips

How to Choose the Best 1099 Filing Software for 2026 (7 Things to Check)

1099 filing can be complicated. New forms, new thresholds, more filers. Here's how to pick software that keeps up.

Posted byMichael Long
August 11, 2026
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Posted inin Tax Tips

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: 12 Key Tax Changes for 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) brings 12 major tax changes for 2026, including permanent tax rates, a bigger QBI deduction, no tax on tips and overtime, and higher SALT and estate tax caps, that business owners and tax professionals need to know before filing season.

Posted byMichael Long
August 5, 2026
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Form 1099-DA and Cryptocurrency Real Estate Transactions

Posted inin Tax Tips

How Form 1099-DA Applies to Real Estate Transactions Involving Cryptocurrency

More buyers are closing on homes with Bitcoin, but few understand the tax implications. Learn all about crypto transactions and form 1099-DA.

Posted byMichael Long
July 28, 2026
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