Everything Tax by Badran Tax, A Tax Resolution Firm
Helping taxpayers stay informed, reduce stress, and make smarter tax decisions.
If you’re filing taxes in 2026, there are several important changes and reminders you need to understand. Between IRS staffing shortages, longer processing times, increased use of automation, and tighter income matching, how you file matters more than ever.
Getting an IRS audit letter can spike your stress fast. Most audits are not personal. Many begin because IRS systems see a mismatch, a missing form, or a number that does not line up with third-party reporting. The goal is
IRS penalties can feel worse than the tax bill itself. When a notice shows up, most people want one thing: a clear path to getting the penalty reduced or removed. First-Time Abatement, Reasonable Cause, and the Proof That Wins Penalties
Offer in Compromise (OIC) is the one IRS program that can settle tax debt for less than you owe. But it is also one of the most misunderstood and heavily marketed programs in tax resolution. In this post, we break
Beginning in January, 2026, the IRS will implement a major change to how recreational gambling is taxed. Under this new policy, taxpayers will only be allowed to deduct up to 90 percent of their gambling losses, even if their total
Starting in 2025, many taxpayers will be able to deduct interest paid on qualifying vehicle loans. This new benefit, sometimes informally called the “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” rule, offers a potential deduction of up to $10,000 per year
Between layoffs, shutdown furloughs, and internal restructuring, the IRS has lost nearly one-quarter of its workforce in under five months. According to a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report, staffing dropped from 103,000 employees to around 77,000 between January
As the IRS faces historic workforce reductions and office closures, millions of taxpayers may experience slower refunds, longer response times, and reduced access to help — just as the next filing season begins. IRS staffing cuts and office closures take
If you employ workers in New Jersey, you must file the WR-30 Employer Report of Wages Paid every quarter. This report is more than a formality—it’s a critical part of maintaining compliance with the New Jersey Department of Labor and
The federal government is in a shutdown as of October 1, 2025. While headlines focus on politics, taxpayers want to know one thing: How does this affect my taxes, refunds, audits, and deadlines? Good news: The IRS has a short-term
