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Biden's pitch for a fair Tax Code and Werfel's quest for a digitally transformed IRS are among the key issues to pay attention to after the dust has settled on tax season.

The number of individual income tax returns received rose by more than 17.5% in just one week, as tax season entered its final stretch.

At 90,315,000, the number of individual returns received this tax season finally surpassed the same period last year, up 0.2% as of March 29, 2024.

The average direct deposit refund amount has remained steady at more than $3,000 for the past six weeks, after a slow start to the year.

From coast to coast, the cities and states where taxpayers procrastinate the most.

Taxpayers are accessing the IRS website much more this year than last to find the answers they need, with more than 410 million visits through March 15.

While tax season started seven days later this year, taxpayers are getting their returns into the IRS earlier, according to the latest statistics.

The fate of the Child Tax Credit is in the hands of the Senate, but the IRS is ready to implement changes rapidly if the bill is passed.

Four states have no state and local sales taxes, making them the most attractive places for consumers to go shopping.

The least attractive place to go shopping has a combined sales tax rate of 9.563%.

The lowest-ranked states have property and unemployment insurance taxes like every state, but significantly they also have complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates.

While property and unemployment insurance taxes are universal in every state, many of the best states for doing business do not have corporate, sales or individual income taxes.

New technology systems and the addition of cryptocurrency on tax forms are just some of the IRS developments to watch in 2024.

With almost 13% of full-time employees working remotely, and 28.2% in a hybrid arrangement, accounting firms are coming to see the importance of adapting to the new working environment.

Corporations will be the beneficiaries of a reduction in the top marginal rate in all six states.

Taxpayers will benefit from a reduced top marginal rate in 13 states, but in two states the rate has increased.

The local environment for debt and income, cost of living, housing, and taxes can make a big difference when it comes to putting away money.

The best state to be a saver scored 0 out of 100, where a lower score means it's easier to save.

The IRS reviews all income tax brackets annually, making adjustments as necessary to balance for inflation.