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2026 Tax Season Preview: What New Credits and Deductions Could Mean for Your Refund
The 2026 tax season is expected to bring higher deductions, adjusted tax credits, and updated IRS rules. While inflation adjustments are certain, several changes depend on congressional action, leaving refund outcomes uncertain for millions of taxpayers.
CalFresh December Changes Explained: How the ABAWD Rule Could Affect Your Benefits
Federal changes taking effect in December will expand work requirements under the ABAWD rule for CalFresh recipients, potentially limiting food assistance for adults who do not meet new employment or training thresholds.
December $2000 Payout Guide: What the IRS Says About Who Will Receive It
The IRS says it has not authorized any December $2000 payout, countering widespread online claims. Officials warn that no legislation exists to support such payments and urge taxpayers to rely on verified federal sources as misinformation and fraud risks continue to rise.
$2000 IRS Deposit Set for December: Check If Your Bank Account Is Eligible
U.S. officials confirm no federal authorization for a $2000 IRS Deposit, despite widespread online rumors. The Treasury and IRS report that no relief legislation has been introduced, underscoring the need for reliable sources as economic uncertainty drives misinformation across social media.
Easy Formula to Estimate Your Real Social Security Benefit – If Planning to Retire in 2026!
Americans set to retire in 2026 are using a simple formula based on AIME and bend points to estimate their Social Security benefit. Experts say filing age, wage trends, and the 2026 COLA will shape final payouts for future retirees.
Alaska PFD Update: Final $1,000 December Payment — Who Gets It and When
Alaska’s 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend has been set at US $1,000 per eligible resident, significantly lower than recent years. The final payment wave arrives December 18, reflecting a legislative choice amid budget constraints.
Early Look at 2026 Social Security: How the New COLA May Change Your Take-Home Amount
The 2026 Social Security COLA will increase by 2.8%, raising the average retiree benefit by about $56 per month. The adjustment aims to offset inflation, though analysts warn many seniors may still struggle as essential living costs continue to outpace income gains.
Year-end CalFresh Benefits 2025 – What You Can Buy and When Your EBT Deposit Arrives Each Month
California’s CalFresh benefits 2025 program will follow the regular 1st–10th EBT deposit schedule, state officials confirmed. Eligible foods and purchasing rules remain unchanged, while funding disruptions from the federal shutdown have been resolved heading into the new year.
$2000 Relief Proposal: Where the Plan Stands Now and What It Could Mean for You
The $2000 Relief Proposal seeks to distribute tariff-funded payments to Americans, but no legislation has approved the plan. Courts, Congress, and fiscal challenges leave the proposal’s timeline and viability uncertain as policymakers debate its economic and legal feasibility.
Alaska’s December Payment: Final $1,000 PFD Checks Arrive on the 18th—Who’s Included
Alaska will issue its final $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend on December 18, with the December Payment going to residents listed as “Eligible – Not Paid” by December 10. The payout reflects legislative changes that reduced the 2025 dividend amid ongoing state budget pressures.
