Navigating the 2026 Tax Landscape: Why You Need a "Human in the Loop"

According to the most recent available data, the IRS collected $5.1 trillion in taxes in 2024. Just ten years earlier, it collected $3.1 trillion. We all grumble about paying the government this time of year. And gathering all our forms and statements while we're in the middle of a partial shutdown isn't going to make Tax Day 2026 any more pleasant. But those trillions are also signs of a healthy economy that continues to grow and generate wealth, which is good for your long-term financial planning. Still, just because the government needs our tax dollars to provide essential services doesn't mean you should pay one dollar more than you're legally obligated to pay -- this year, next year, or over the course of your lifetime. On today's show, we discuss some trends and best practices for both tax planning and tax prepping and why I believe

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Navigating the 2026 Tax Landscape: Why You Need a "Human in the Loop" is an episode from Keen on Retirement by Bill Keen.

This episode is 45:06 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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