Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

taxgirl

@taxgirl.bsky.social

10K followers 670 following 1.4K posts

I share tax and law stories for Forbes. Lawyer, writer, plant lover, sports fan, proud mom. Happiest with coffee ☕ and my kids. Originally from NC, moved to Philly for school, stayed for snow and pretzels. Have a tip for me? I'm on Signal @taxgirl.1040

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · Feb 11

If you have a confidential tip, you can reach me via Signal: taxgirl.1040  
(For PR and routine tips, please email [email protected])

3 3 17

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 2h

Happy last day of the real end to tax season!

(Okay, I get that t/e returns are still on extension, so mostly last day of the real end to tax season?)

a man with a mustache is talking into a microphone with #tedlasso written on the bottom right

ALT: a man with a mustache is talking into a microphone with #tedlasso written on the bottom right

media.tenor.com

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 15h

Reminder: Treasury is accepting public comments on the “no tax on tips” provision. Deadline is Oct. 23. More details on the proposed regs and the comment procedure here:

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

Treasury Issues Proposed Regs For “No Tax On Tips”—Who’s In And Who’s Out?

Tipped workers will be able to deduct up to $25,000 in tips beginning in 2025. To help sort out the details, the Treasury and the IRS are rolling out additional guidance.

www.forbes.com

3 6

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 17h

Nope. PA and NC.

1 1

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 21h

My daughter learned a tax lesson about living in one state and working in another today.
She was not pleased.

1 21

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, efile or postmark.

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 1d

I didn't remember that at all but found it delightful!

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 1d

Home stretch! Reminder to taxpayers that the October 15 filing deadline remains in place even though the IRS is largely shut down.

1 4 18

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 2d

The latest edition of our free @forbes.com tax newsletter is out!
This week, the IRS (mostly) shuts down.
Plus: 2026 tax numbers (and some revised 2025 tax numbers), per diem rates, Roth IRAs for kids, the tax gap, a new IRS CEO, Medicare fraud, tax trivia & more.

www.forbes.com/sites/tax-br...

Tax Breaks: The IRS (Mostly) Closes Up During The Government Shutdown

Plus: 2026 tax numbers (and some revised 2025 tax numbers) are out, per diem rates, Roth IRAs for kids, the tax gap, the new IRS CEO, Medicare fraud, tax trivia and more

www.forbes.com

3 2

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 2d

In case you missed my trivia question from the newsletter, I’ll repost it later today. In related news, I’m curious: what song would you play as a soundtrack for the current government shutdown?

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 2d

All those tax returns filed in 2020 (and 2021) to take advantage of Covid money? If my inbox is any indication, it appears that the IRS is finally noticing that many of those taxpayers were previously non-filers.
(Related: I predict the same result for 2025 thanks to OBBBA.)

2 7

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 5d

The IRS has announced the annual inflation adjustments for 2026, including tax rate schedules, tax tables, and cost-of-living adjustments. Here’s what you need to know, including new and increased deductions created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

IRS Announces 2026 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions And Other Inflation Adjustments

Here are the tax rate schedules, tax tables and cost-of-living adjustments for 2026, including new and increased deductions created by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

www.forbes.com

1 1 6

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 6d

It was last week, even when they were open... 😂

But PPS isn't on the exempt list so far as I can tell.

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 6d

As the government shutdown drags on, tax filings and payments are still due and Criminal Investigation will stay on the job. But processing of refunds and amended returns will likely be delayed.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

IRS Halts Most Taxpayer Services As It Furloughs Nearly Half Its Workers

Tax filings and payments are still due and Criminal Investigation will stay on the job. But processing of refunds and amended returns will likely be delayed.

www.forbes.com

1 1 1

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 6d

Every year, I decorate for Halloween.
And every year, I am still startled to walk into a room in my own house and see Halloween decorations.
"A skeleton! How did that get there?"

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 7d

Oh, we just went through this oven issue, too! I make bread and cookies every week, so that alone justifies the cost.

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 7d

"Why are grapes $6.50? What has society come to?"

Actual text from my child in college, who, while grocery shopping, is realizing that it's expensive to eat.

3 15

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 8d

Incredibly interesting thought... I guess since we have an "Acting Commissioner," it still works but if that position goes away, it does raise some interesting questions.

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 8d

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and Acting Commissioner of the IRS Scott Bessent announced that Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Frank Bisignano will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the IRS.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

Bisignano To Do Double-Duty As Social Security Commissioner And New IRS ‘CEO’

Secretary of the Treasury and Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent announced that Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano will serve as new IRS "CEO."

www.forbes.com

5 7 10

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 8d

The latest edition of our free @forbes.com tax newsletter is out!
This week, it’s the life of a taxpayer edition.
Plus: IRS will stay open during the shutdown (for a little while), installment agreements, retirement, Medicare & Medicaid, tax trivia, and more.

www.forbes.com/sites/tax-br...

The Life Of A Taxpayer Edition

Plus: IRS will stay open during the shutdown (for a little while), installment agreements, retirement, the difference between Medicare & Medicaid, tax trivia and more.

www.forbes.com

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 10d

Pumpkin waffles for the win this morning!
How is your day going so far?

1 3

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 11d

Gorgeous day in SEPA!
I hope you can enjoy some sunshine in your part of the world today!

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 11d

Depends on what you're looking for... as a volunteer or a taxpayer?

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 12d

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending, including on healthcare. As the stalemate continues, there's been considerable confusion between Medicare and Medicaid. It’s easy to confuse the two, but there are several key differences.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

As Congress Fights Over Benefits, Here’s A Quick Look At Medicare And Medicaid

As the government shutdown continues, Congress can’t come to terms on spending. It’s easy to confuse Medicare with Medicaid, but there are several key differences.

www.forbes.com

2 2

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 12d

ICYMI, IRS says there will be no changes to its operations for the first five days of the shutdown, thanks to a reallocation of money from the Inflation Reduction Act. That means that IRS will stay open through midnight on Tuesday, October 7. Here’s what we know.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

IRS Plans To Stay Open For The First Five Days Of A Government Shutdown

The IRS says there will be no changes to its operations for the first five days of a government shutdown, thanks to a reallocation of money from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

www.forbes.com

taxgirl @taxgirl.bsky.social · 12d

October is Pro Bono Month, and the IRS is seeking volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs. Here’s what you need to know.

www.forbes.com/sites/kellyp...

It’s Pro Bono Month And IRS Is Seeking Volunteers To Help Prepare Free Tax Returns

It’s pro bono month and the IRS is looking for volunteers to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs.

www.forbes.com

1 1 4