Tax Law Updates

filing taxes
Jan 14th, 2013

Yes, Your Paycheck is Smaller in 2013. Here’s Why.

Sticker shock? Here’s why the paycheck you received this week is smaller than usual.

credits
Jan 2nd, 2013

What the Fiscal Cliff Deal Means for Your 2012 Taxes

With the Fiscal Cliff deal, key tax breaks for families will continue, including the $1,000 child tax credit, the American Opportunity Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit.

fiscal cliff
Dec 28th, 2012

Your Fiscal Cliff Questions, Answered

Answers to your most pressing fiscal cliff questions, from the tax professionals at The Tax Institute at H&R Block.

election
Nov 7th, 2012

Obama Wins. Here’s What That Could Mean For Your Taxes. [INFOGRAPHIC]

How does Obama’s re-election affect your taxes? It’s still too early to tell for certain, but our Block Talk team has compiled research & reports from a number of media sources to provide an at-a-glance look at what was discussed on the campaign trail and what’s being reported by major news outlets.

aca
Jul 31st, 2012

How the Supreme Court’s Health Care Decision Impacts You

In late June, the Supreme Court upheld a critical piece of the Affordable Care Act, the individual mandate. Here’s what it means for you.

Announcements
Jun 28th, 2012

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Mandate

In light of this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act, The Tax Institute at H&R Block is already busy interpreting exactly how this momentous decision will impact taxpayers. Below, Kathy Pickering, executive director of The Tax Institute, offers an initial statement on the ruling.