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From Al Capone To Mickey Cohen: How Tax Crimes Helped Define Alcatraz
Al Capone and Mickey Cohen both served time at Alcatraz for federal tax crimes. Their stories bookend the notorious prison’s history.
Tax News & Analysis
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The Ghosts Of Tax Laws Past: Five Rules That Refuse To Stay Dead
Five tax provisions that came back from the dead, changed form, or refused to disappear. Explore the strange afterlives of federal tax laws.
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Open Enrollment: Don’t Forget To Check Your Beneficiary Designations
Open enrollment is a good time to review beneficiary designations. Learn how they affect probate, taxes, retirement accounts, and estate planning.
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Getting To Know You Tuesday: Benjamin Alarie
Meet Ben Alarie, co-founder and CEO of Blue J, who talks AI in tax practice, the future of legal research, and why human judgment still matters.
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You Be the Tax Judge: The IRS Received the Tax Return. But Was It Filed?
An IRS agent requested a missing tax return, and the taxpayer complied. Years later, the IRS argued it was never properly filed. Who was right?
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New Roth Retirement Catch-Up Rules For 2026: What To Know
New Roth catch-up rules affect some workers aged 50 and older in 2026. Find out who must make Roth contributions and what it means for your taxes.
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What Is An ITIN? Taxes From A to Z®
What is an ITIN, and who needs one? Learn how Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers work, who qualifies, and how to apply for or renew one.
