This article was published by the IRS. Finding a job can be a challenge and for certain groups, it can be even harder. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain groups who consistently face significant barriers to employment. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers should be aware of gift card scams year-round, but be especially cautious during this time of year when requests for gift cards are common. They may also use a compromised email account to send emails requesting gift card purchases for friends, family or co-workers. Since 2019, phishing@irs.gov has [...]
Click here or on the image below to watch a video clarifying tax-free tips for service workers. In many service jobs, tips are a big part of the paycheck. For 2025, the IRS has new rules that may let some workers deduct a portion of those tips, up to $25,000. It’s worth checking your records and [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to take steps now to prepare for the upcoming filing season by visiting IRS.gov/GetReady for tips on what is new and what to consider before filing. This is the first in a series of special IRS "Get Ready" reminders to help taxpayers prepare [...]
This holiday season, remember - gift cards are for gifts, not for making tax payments. Many people give gift cards as a convenient gift for any occasion. Scammers use gift cards to steal your money. Here's how this usually works: The scammer may call you, impersonating an IRS agent, or contact you by text, email, or [...]
