Author name: Hendra Wijaya

Hendra Wijaya is the editor-in-chief and senior tax analyst at startaxoffice.org with over 20 years of experience in tax analysis, federal income tax filing, and IRS compliance. Holding an Enrolled Agent (EA) designation and a Master's in Accounting, Hendra leads the editorial team with a focus on delivering accurate, well-sourced tax content grounded in IRS.gov data and the Internal Revenue Code. A certified IRS Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) holder, his coverage spans federal tax brackets, self-employment tax, audit procedures, and tax planning strategies for American taxpayers across all filing statuses.

The IRS Just Added 5 New Tax Deductions in 2026 That Didn't Exist Last Year, and Most Filers Don't Know About Them Yet

The IRS Just Added 5 New Tax Deductions in 2026 That Didn’t Exist Last Year, and Most Filers Don’t Know About Them Yet

Hendra Wijaya / 04/04/2026

[Last Updated: April 4, 2026] How many deductions get left on the table simply because a filer never knew they […]

Free 2026 Effective Tax Rate Calculator — All Filing Statuses

This Free Tax Calculator Shows the 2026 Effective Tax Rate Most Taxpayers Don’t Know They’re Paying

Hendra Wijaya / 04/03/2026

[Last Updated: April 3, 2026] What percentage of income actually goes to the IRS — not the top bracket rate,

The 15.3_ Self-Employment Tax Hits Harder in 2026, and Most Freelancers Still Don't Know How It's Calculated

The 15.3% Self-Employment Tax Hits Harder in 2026, and Most Freelancers Still Don’t Know How It’s Calculated

Hendra Wijaya / 04/01/2026

[Last Updated: April 1, 2026] What happens when a freelancer earns $100,000 in net profit and discovers that roughly $14,130

Earned Interest From a Savings Account in 2025_ The IRS Expects Every Dollar Reported on the 2026 Tax Return

Earned Interest From a Savings Account in 2025? The IRS Expects Every Dollar Reported on the 2026 Tax Return

Hendra Wijaya / 03/30/2026

[Last Updated: March 30, 2026] Did that savings account actually earn “free money” — or is the IRS quietly waiting

The Average FICO Score Just Dropped to 714 — Here's How to Beat the Curve and Raise a Credit Score Fast in 2026

The Average FICO Score Just Dropped to 714 — Here’s How to Beat the Curve and Raise a Credit Score Fast in 2026

Hendra Wijaya / 03/28/2026

[Last Updated: March 28, 2026] What would a 50-point credit score jump mean in real dollars — on a mortgage

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