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Ignore the new 2026 IRS rules and it could cost you: The 1% excise tax on cash transfers explained

A new federal tax quietly took effect on January 1, 2026, and millions of Americans who regularly send money abroad may not ...
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Excise Tax vs. Sales Tax: How Are They Different?

Excise taxes and sales taxes both generate government revenue, but they work in fundamentally different ways. Sales taxes apply broadly to most retail purchases at a uniform percentage rate, appearing ...