Understand how direct and indirect taxes differ in imposition, collection, and legal framework. The article highlights governing laws, authorities, and landmark Supreme Court rulings shaping tax ...

[I am happy to post this follow-up essay from Professor Rob Natelson]. My July 12 entry provided links to Founding-era sources showing that the Constitution's category of "direct taxes" included ...

While you attempt to make every penny count with your personal finances, you should do the same with your taxes. That’s why you should employ every rule in the book to save money on your tax bill. One ...

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget 2026-27, tax data reveals a significant shift. Direct tax collections have surged, surpassing indirect taxes as the government's ...

In financial accounting and taxes, attributing expenses to the correct category isn’t just a tip or guideline; it’s a requirement when filing IRS forms, requesting grant funds, or reporting to ...

Managing retirement savings effectively often involves rollovers, which allow investors to move funds from one retirement account to another without incurring taxes or penalties. In a direct rollover, ...

The IRS shut down its direct filing program for 2026, but Free File, Fillable Forms, MilTax, and some private tools remain—if you know where to look. Here’s how to navigate the free options still ...

Direct Indexing has gained popularity but may not be the best option for most tax-sensitive investors due to tracking error, high fees and limited diversification. Segmented ETF investing, which ...

Wealthfront‘s new S&P 500 Direct portfolio combines the performance of the S&P 500 with the benefit of tax savings and is available for just 0.09% – the same price as the “most popular” ETF that ...

It was March 7 and Bridget Roberts, who had most recently been the Internal Revenue Service's acting transformation and strategy officer, had that combination of nervousness and excitement that often ...