Published July 28, 2026, 8:38 p.m. EDT
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Updated July 28, 2026, 10:56 p.m. EDT
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Disagreeing with the IRS; daunting levels of debt; Sunshine State; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
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How far on a full charge?
- Taxjar
: Electric vehicle charging is expanding quickly, and so are the tax questions that come with it. Whether operators supply charging stations directly or provide the app and billing experience, tax responsibilities can depend on how a business is structured, where charging takes place and the states where they operate. This blog takes a practical look at how sales tax and EV-specific taxes can apply to public charging. - TaxProf Blog
: Enron Corp. exploited U.S. accounting rules to hide from investors and lenders hundreds of millions in debt it had bundled into off-balance sheet entities — obligations that contributed to one of the biggest corporate collapses in U.S. history. Twenty-five years later, new risks have emerged as some of the world’s most valuable companies create similar financing vehicles that can mask how much debt they’re taking on, as the technology industry looks to spend more than $3 trillion to power artificial intelligence systems. - Avalara
: President Trump reignited the trade war with Canada on July 20, with threats of new U.S. tariffs on Canada, mere weeks after the United States declined to confirm its intention to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The renewed uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Canada tariffs creates compliance challenges for cross-border businesses. - CLA
: The Trump administration’s tariff strategy has reshaped U.S. trade policy, creating uncertainty for many businesses across industries. Recent court decisions and new tariff actions have added complexity for importers, tax professionals and businesses managing global supply chains — making it important to monitor tariff exposure, documentation, pricing and supply chain decisions. This blog delves into the potential far-reaching consequences of these tariffs, what they could mean for businesses and steps that can be taken to navigate risks.
Equine industry
- Dean Dorton
: The equine industry includes a wide range of activities — breeding, training, racing, boarding and sales — which can create unexpected sales and use tax obligations. With more than 10,000 taxing jurisdictions across the U.S., and rules that vary widely by state and locality, understanding these requirements is critical for compliance. - Wiss
: IRS recognition under Section 501(c)(3) establishes a federal income tax exemption. It does not automatically confer sales tax exemption in any state. - Massey and Company
: What if an estate cannot pay taxes? If the estate does not have enough money to cover its tax bill, the executor must deal with the tax debt, communicate with the IRS and follow the rules for paying claims in order; if the estate is insolvent, some taxes and other debts may go unpaid, and beneficiaries may receive less or nothing. This blog explains how estate insolvency works, what an executor must do, how tax debts are prioritized, when a surviving spouse may still be liable, and how to file final returns.
Sandwich generation
- Forbes
: A new Care.com report found that most sandwich-generation caregivers feel financially strained, and many have passed up promotions or considered leaving the workforce. That shouldn’t come as a surprise since caregivers spend nearly 24 hours each week coordinating or providing care. Fortunately, tax relief may be available when an aging parent qualifies as a dependent, including the Credit for Other Dependents. The maximum COD credit is only $500 which hardly makes a dent when compared to the real cost of care. - Tax Foundation
: As the Persian Gulf conflict pushes energy prices higher, concerns are rising that global economic growth will slow or stall, requiring policymakers to maintain current economic momentum without worsening public indebtedness. Indeed, many advanced economies already face daunting levels of debt and will need robust growth, fueled by higher innovation and productivity, to offset the strains of aging populations, generous old-age benefits and increased defense spending amid increased geopolitical hostilities. Recent research points to corporate tax reform as most promising in this regard. - Eide Bailly
: In this Q1 SALT update, several emerging themes have been highlighted, including digital economy taxation, nexus and sourcing developments and increased focus on high-income taxpayers. During Q2, those themes moved beyond discussion and into legislation, administrative guidance and litigation. The trends are familiar, but the stakes are higher as states move from proposing changes to implementing and enforcing them.
Visible to the taxpayer
- National Taxpayer Advocate
: When taxpayers disagree with the IRS, they should have access to a forum that is fair, impartial and independent. That is the purpose of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals. For many taxpayers, Appeals is the best opportunity to resolve a dispute without the cost, stress and delay of litigation. But for Appeals to fulfill that role, taxpayers must have confidence that they are receiving an independent review, not simply another conversation with the same IRS functions whose position they are challenging, says the Taxpayer Advocate in this blog. Independence must be real, and it must be visible to the taxpayer. - Taxbuzz
: When most small-business owners think about bookkeeping, they think of it as a chore — something to tolerate until tax season forces the issue. This blog shows firsthand how much good bookkeeping actually shapes a business’ future. It’s not just record-keeping: It’s the foundation everything else is built on. - Withum
: Effective July 1, Florida enacted one of the most significant updates to its nonprofit corporation law in decades. CS/CS/HB 797 substantially revises Chapter 617, Florida Statutes, modernizing the state’s nonprofit framework and aligning it with the American Bar Association’s Model Nonprofit Corporation Act, the model already adopted in 37 states. The changes do not affect federal tax-exempt status or Form 990 filing requirement, but they do reshape how Florida nonprofits govern themselves. For many organizations, it’s time for a governance check-up.
