With the April 15 deadline hours away, a new 'Refund Paradox' is trapping independent contractors. Learn how mid-year OBBBA policy shifts broke generic software and what owner-operators must do today to avoid strict IRS penalties.
The IRS is maintaining its strict April 15 tax deadline for 2026, even as international agencies offer leniency. Learn how W-2 and 1099 gig workers, owner-operators, and freelancers can navigate new deduction rules and avoid crippling late W-2 penalties.
The recent LIRS digital portal collapse highlights the global strain of tax season, but U.S. gig workers face a different crisis: missing 1099s due to the OBBBA threshold rollback. Here is how independent contractors can navigate the 2026 tax filing deadline, claim the $25,000 tip deduction, and reconstruct missing income records.
The LIRS extended its tax deadline to April 21, but the US IRS is holding firm on April 15. Discover how the new 2026 OBBBA regulations, the $2,000 1099-NEC threshold, and the cancellation of Direct File are squeezing gig workers and owner-operators this tax season.
Traditional W-2 filers are seeing 11% higher refunds in April 2026. Meanwhile, 42% of independent contractors are underpaying their estimated taxes due to mid-year policy shifts.
Immigrant founders and gig workers face a dual compliance trap this week as foreign tax portals crash while the IRS holds strict on April 15 payment deadlines. Discover how the new OBBBA legislation impacts your 1099 returns.
New USPS transportation changes mean tax returns mailed on April 15, 2026, may miss the same-day postmark, triggering instant IRS penalties. Discover how independent contractors can bypass mail delays and claim new 2026 deductions safely.
Complex dashboard accounting is failing US truck drivers and gig workers. New data from international AI deployments shows that texting receipts and answering prompts is the future of owner-operator tax compliance.
The IRS reversed the $600 1099-K reporting rule for 2026, creating a dangerous blind spot for independent contractors. Learn the top five tax filing mistakes that trigger IRS audits and cost gig workers thousands in missed deductions.