Roxanne Bland
Roxanne Bland is a 30-year veteran in state tax policy.
Over the years, she has reported on judicial developments in state tax law at the U.S. Supreme Court. She also assisted states in educating their congressional delegations about the impact of federal tax proposals on the balance of fiscal federalism between states and the federal government. Roxanne’s work also took her into the international arena, representing states’ interests in maintaining their tax authority during federal international trade negotiations.
Roxanne previously contributed to Tax Notes State, a national publication addressing cutting-edge tax issues. She earned her A.B. from Smith College and her J.D. from Tulane School of Law.
Latest articles by Roxanne Bland
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the New Child Tax Credit?Quiz The $2,200 child tax credit is here, but with new eligibility rules. Test your knowledge of how much you can claim.
By Roxanne Bland
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Innocent Spouse Relief 2026: How to Avoid a Partner's Tax DebtTax Relief If the IRS is levying your assets for a spouse's errors, you aren't out of options. Here's how to separate your liability and protect your bank account from taxes you don't actually owe.
By Roxanne Bland
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These 3 States Might End Property Taxes: What Homeowners Should KnowYour Home High property taxes are squeezing homeowners’ wallets, and some states are crafting plans to eliminate them. But is eliminating property tax really a good idea?
By Roxanne Bland
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Not Even Death Can Cheat the IRS: Lessons From a Massachusetts EstateEstate Tax If you owed money to the IRS while alive, your death isn’t going to stop them from collecting. Here's what you need to know about death and taxes.
By Roxanne Bland
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Trump's Plan to Eliminate Income Tax: 7 Things to Know NowTax Policy The potential consequences of eliminating taxes in favor of Trump tariffs could impact everything from inflation to Social Security and might give some U.S. taxpayers pause.
By Roxanne Bland
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Paper Tax Filers Face Long Wait as IRS Digitization Effort StallsTax Filing Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.
By Roxanne Bland
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In Arkansas and Illinois, Groceries Just Got Cheaper, But Not By MuchFood Prices Arkansas and Illinois are the most recent states to repeal sales tax on groceries. Will it really help shoppers with their food bills?
By Roxanne Bland
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Living in One State, Working in Another: How to Avoid a Tax Season HeadacheState Tax Living and working in two states can take a heavy toll on your paycheck and give you a headache come tax time. Here's what to know.
By Roxanne Bland
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Should You Do Your Own Taxes This Year or Hire a Pro?Taxes Doing your own taxes isn’t easy, and hiring a tax pro isn’t cheap. Here’s a guide to help you figure out whether to tackle the job on your own or hire a professional.
By Roxanne Bland
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Will IRS Budget Cuts Disrupt Tax Season? What You Need to KnowTaxes The 2026 tax season could be an unprecedented one for the IRS. Here’s how you can be proactive to keep up with the status of your return.
By Roxanne Bland
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12 Tax Strategies Every Self-Employed Worker Needs in 2026Your Business Navigating the seas of self-employment can be rough. We've got answers to common questions so you can have smoother sailing.
By Roxanne Bland
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A Free Tax Filing Option Has Disappeared for 2026: Here's What That Means for YouTax Filing Tax season officially opens on January 26. But you'll have one less way to submit your tax return for free. Here's what you need to know.
By Roxanne Bland
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Are You Afraid of an IRS Audit? 8 Ways to Beat Tax Audit AnxietyTax Season Tax audit anxiety is like a wild beast. Here’s how you can help tame it.
By Roxanne Bland
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Mamdani Millionaire's Tax: Let the New York Exodus Begin?State Tax Will higher income taxes drive the wealthy to flee New York in 2026?
By Roxanne Bland
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Holiday Tax Scams 2025: 'Tis the Season to be WaryTax Scams Navigating tax tricks of the holiday season may be daunting, but don't let that destroy your festive spirit
By Roxanne Bland
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IRS Says You Made a Tax Return Mistake? A New Law Could Help You Fight BackTax Law Updated taxpayer protections change what the IRS must explain on error notices and how long you have to respond.
By Roxanne Bland
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New IRS Changes to FSA Contribution Limits for 2026: What to KnowHealth Care Flexible Spending Accounts have tax advantages worth looking into, especially in light of new IRS changes.
By Roxanne Bland
Health Care
