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Lotus Li
Lotus Li is a CPA who has transformed 20 years of professional experience into building products with a mission to simplifying everyone’s tax journey. She is passionate about bringing cutting-edge AI into the world of tax and finance and is deeply immersed in designing, building, and launching innovative AI-powered tax solutions.
If I received a large tax refund for 2025, what does it indicate?
A large 2025 federal tax refund usually indicates that you paid in more tax during 2025 than your actual 2025 tax liability when you file the return in 2026
2026: The Year Financial Services Starts Adopting the Multi-Agent Workspace
Financial services has spent the last two years experimenting with generative AI. Advisors used AI to summarize notes. Operations teams used it to draft emails.
Digital Workers in Financial Services: Why 2026 Is the Year of the Multi-Agentic Workspace
Digital workers are becoming the next major wave of AI transformation in financial services. Unlike basic AI chatbots or simple automation tools, digital workers can reason
Case Study: Bypassing the SALT Cap with California PTET Election for a High-Income K-1 Investor
A high-income individual investor with substantial pass-through income faced increasing tax inefficiencies due to the federal SALT deduction limitation.
New Senior Deduction 2026: How the $6,000 Tax Break Is Transforming Retirement Tax PlanningÂ
The new senior deduction for 2026 is one of the most impactful tax changes for retirees—offering up to $6,000 per person ($12,000 for couples) in additional tax savings.
How do I file Form 1040 for 2025 income?
For the 2025 tax year, the regular federal due date was April 15, 2026. If you could not file by that date, you can request an automatic 6-month extension by filing Form 4868
What is the penalty for late filing of W-2/1099 returns by employers?
For returns due in 2026, the federal late-filing penalty for Forms W-2 and most Forms 1099 is generally imposed per return, based on how late the filing is
How do 1099-K reporting thresholds apply in 2026?
For calendar year 2026, the federal Form 1099-K threshold for third-party settlement organizations such as payment apps and online marketplaces
What forms must be received before filing (W-2s, 1099s)?
Before filing, you should generally wait until you have all income forms that apply to you.
2026 Large Tax Refund: What It Means, Why Refunds Are Bigger, and How to Turn Your Refund Into Smarter Tax Planning
A 2026 large tax refund may feel like a win, and for many taxpayers it is. The IRS reported that the average refund through early April 2026 was $3,462, up 11.1% from the prior year