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The IRS issued more than 1.4 million CP53E notices this tax season, and scammers have taken notice. While a legitimate CP53E simply means the IRS could not complete your direct deposit refund due to missing or incorrect banking information, fraudulent versions of this notice are now circulating. Knowing how to tell the difference, and what to do if you receive one, could protect you from becoming a victim of identity theft or financial fraud.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs have been reauthorized and extended through September 30, 2031. The reauthorization includes several notable changes, including higher funding ceilings, expanded agency participation, new foreign-entity security screening requirements, and a new large-award allocation for qualifying businesses. Small businesses engaged in applied research and development across a broad range of industries should take note of these programs as a potential source of non-dilutive grant funding.

Filing a tax extension buys you time, but only if you use it wisely. From revisiting your April payment estimate to gathering missing documents and staying on top of current-year obligations, the months between now and October 15th are a valuable planning window. Read on to learn how to make the most of your extension and avoid a costly repeat of the same tax challenges next year.

Protect Your Bottom Line: 10 Common Property Tax Compliance Mistakes and How to Fix Them.

Required Minimum Distributions often feel like a penalty for saving well, but they don't have to drain thousands in avoidable taxes. With strategic planning, especially in the years before RMDs begin, retirees can reduce future tax exposure, avoid Medicare surcharges, and maintain more control over their income. The key is moving beyond simple compliance and treating RMDs as part of a coordinated, long-term strategy.

Hiring looks different today than it did even a few years ago - and for small business owners, the result is often the same: inboxes flooded with resumes, scattered candidate folders, and great applicants slipping through the cracks. The right hiring software doesn't make the process impersonal or complicated; it gives you back control so you can focus on finding the right fit.

A USPS rule change means that the postmark on your tax-related mail may no longer reflect the day you actually dropped it off, and the IRS still uses that postmark to determine whether you filed on time. For taxpayers in rural areas especially, this gap could be the difference between a timely filing and a costly late penalty. Read on to understand exactly what changed, why it matters, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself.

Learn how unusual grants can affect public charity status, the public support test, Form 990 reporting, and when an IRS ruling may be worth considering.