Forget the hacks and social media shortcuts. A former IRS insider explains the real traps that could trip up taxpayers this filing season—and how to avoid them.

Key takeaways:Bitcoin gifts aren’t immediately taxable. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, so recipients generally don’t owe income tax on the gift.Stay within the 2025 exclusion limit. You ...

Many retirees are surprised by how complicated taxes can get after they stop working. From new deductions to shifting income sources, it's easy to make a mistake that ends up costing you. If you want ...

From RMDs to Medicare surcharges, these common retirement tax traps could quietly raise your bill in 2026 if you don't plan ahead.