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 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 [...]
New changes to the adoption tax credit under the One Big Beautiful Bill mean more families will now be eligible to claim it. Part of the credit is now refundable, which means families can take home some extra money even if they don't owe any taxes. While there are different rules, the credit may apply to [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Social media can be a resource for up-to-date tax information, especially with the many changes to the federal taxes in 2025. However, taxpayers should be mindful of what accounts they’re following for tax advice. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of inaccurate or scam advice being shared. Which is why it’s [...]
Thieves use email, telephone, and social media for various online scams. They also send fake text messages, known as "smishing." Taxpayers need to remember that the IRS will not contact them by text messaging or social media to ask for personal or financial information. The IRS will also not initiate contact by phone or email. If [...]
