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2026 IRS Mileage Rates  | Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways  The 2026 IRS mileage rates are 76¢ per mile for business driving and 23.5¢ per mile for medical...

The American Opportunity Credit: A Tax Break for Students

Key Takeaways Credit value: Up to $2,500 per eligible student, per year. Refundable: Up to 40% (max $1,000), even if...

Launching a New Product or Service? Don’t Overlook Sales Tax

Launching a new product or service is an exciting step for any business. Whether you're adding a new offering to...

2026 Q3 Estimated Tax Payments are Due. Are You Prepared? 

Key Takeaways   The 2026 Q3 estimated tax payment is due September 15, 2026, covering income generally earned from June 1...

Filing Taxes in Two States After Moving

Key Takeaways   Filing taxes in two states after moving may be required if you permanently move during the tax year,...

IRS Automated Collection System: What You Need to Know 

Key Takeaways   The IRS Automated Collection System is a centralized IRS collection function that handles certain cases involving unpaid federal...

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Conducting Effective Workplace Performance Reviews: A Step-by-Step Guide

When you prepare for performance reviews, start by gathering relevant documentation and feedback from various sources. Create a structured agenda to guarantee a focused discussion. Use clear, actionable language when giving feedback, and consider techniques like the “feedback sandwich” to...

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As insurance affordability becomes a 2026 election issue, agents must deal with the fallout

The pressure extends beyond the most catastrophe-exposed communities. The Federal Reserve's Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, fielded in October...

conveybuddy appoints Chris Smith as regional director – Mortgage Strategy

Conveyancing distributor conveybuddy has appointed Chris Smith as regional director for London and the South East. Smith will be responsible...

Chime Could Bypass Bank Charter Process with Stride Acquisition

Fintechs have expanded their financial services offerings to the point where many now resemble traditional financial institutions, but securing a...

A Robot Just Outran the Fastest Human in History

Last year, China invited hundreds of humanoid robots to compete in the world’s first Robot Olympics. And it was hard...

Visa Boosts Capital, Data Access for Stablecoin-Linked Card Issuers

One of the main disconnects with stablecoins is that consumers largely can’t spend them at checkout—an issue stablecoin-linked cards could...

The End of a Golden Era For Investors

Here’s a story from Bloomberg: That doesn’t sound good. Here’s the main argument: Turning 30 just got a lot scarier....

Mortgage

Marsden simplifies expat buy-to-let mortgage criteria – Mortgage Strategy

Marsden Building Society has simplified its expat mortgage criteria. The society has removed its minimum income requirement and reduced documentation...

HSBC UK and Molo to hike rates from next week – Mortgage Strategy

HSBC UK will be increasing rates across its ranges from 7 September, though it has not yet said by how...

Formal complaints from new build buyers triples in a year – Mortgage Strategy

The number of formal complaints made to the New Homes Ombudsman (NHOS) has more than tripled in the space of...

HTB appoints development finance lending manager – Mortgage Strategy

Hampshire Trust Bank has promoted Athens Piponides to lending manager within its development finance team. Piponides took up the role...

Reserve your place at MIT Live 2026 – Mortgage Strategy

If you haven’t already done so, please remember to register for MIT Live on 13 October 2026 at the fantastic...

24 August to 28 August – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Prices fall across 11 of London’s commuter towns and young adults turn to AI for mortgage...