Someone Is Suing the IRS to Claim Their Dog as a Dependent (and the Case Is Real)
If you’ve ever looked at your pet’s annual vet bills, grooming costs, daycare fees, and specialty food receipts and thought, “This creature is absolutely my dependent,” you’re not alone. In fact, one attorney is trying to make that argument in federal court. In December 2025, New York attorney Amanda Reynolds filed a lawsuit against the IRS, asking the court to […]
2026 Tourist Taxes Americans Should Expect Abroad
If you’re dreaming about London, Paris, or a Mediterranean cruise in 2026, there’s a new line item you’ll want to watch for on your receipts: tourist taxes. Around the world, governments are leaning on visitor levies and entry fees to fund infrastructure, preserve historic sites, and manage crowds—and several of the most headline-grabbing changes are […]