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Taxpayers who have made or plan to make charitable donations during the year should keep good records of all their contributions. Organized records can make tax filing easier and help support a deduction if it’s claimed on a federal...
One of the best ways taxpayers can protect themselves from identity theft is by requesting an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. What taxpayers should know about an IP PIN Anyone with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer...
There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding. It could be marriage, welcoming a new child, divorce, or loss of a loved one- all of these can impact...
IR-2026-83, July 8, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced a new automatic process to provide penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time, reducing the need for them to request assistance....
The summer months are a common time for many businesses to seek out seasonal or part-time workers. If they’re hiring help, it’s important to understand tax filing and withholding responsibilities. This can help avoid penalties while staying compliant throughout...
Thinking of starting a business? One of the most important first steps for new entrepreneurs and future business owners is to ensure the right business structure is chosen. That’s not all though, there’re a few other tips and best...
Many people have hobbies – things they enjoy doing in their spare time – and some even make a little extra money from them. However, there’s a difference between a hobby and a business, especially how each is treated...
Even though the tax filing deadline for tax year 2025 passed a couple weeks ago, it’s not too early to start planning for next filing season. Planning now can help taxpayers avoid surprises next year. One action that can...
Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents. Here’s what taxpayers should do if they haven’t received their Form W-2 or Form 1099 yet. Taxpayer options for missing documents Contact...
I wanted to bring to your attention recent IRS guidance (Notice 2025-69) regarding new federal income tax deductions for “qualified tips” and “qualified overtime compensation” for the 2025 tax year. These deductions were introduced by the One, Big, Beautiful...
IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required...
Taxpayers who requested an extension to file have until Oct. 15, 2025, to do so, and some may choose to hire a tax return preparer. Those who do need to understand how to choose a tax preparer wisely and...
