The IRS Fresh Start program is not a standalone tax relief option but a series of changes to existing IRS policies. It began in 2011 to help taxpayers manage debt by expanding access to installment ...

If you’re 65 or older, you may be eligible for federal and state tax breaks that can significantly reduce your tax bill this year. At the federal level, seniors get a higher standard deduction, and ...

If you owe back taxes or penalties, “How much tax relief can I claim?” is usually your first question — and the hardest to answer. The simple truth is that the IRS calculates relief differently ...

Tax relief phone call scams are common year-round, and criminals use them to get money and commit identity theft. There is an IRS tax debt compromise option, however, that could allow you to settle ...

Tax relief is a broad term for methods that help taxpayers reduce their federal tax liability. A tax rebate is a specific, one-time payment from the government intended to stimulate the economy. Tax ...

April 20, 2026 - On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14067 (the "Executive Order") titled "Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research" which directs the ...

This commentary reviews current means-tested federal benefit programs designed to assist low-income individuals and families. The large number of those programs is amplified by similar state and local ...