This article was published by the IRS. It’s halfway through the year, which is a great time for taxpayers to do a quick check to make sure they’re on a smooth track to next filing season. Here are some tips: Keep good tax records. Taxpayers should keep all important tax records in one place. They can [...]
The Employer Identification Number, or EIN, serves as a tax ID number for businesses and organizations. Here are a few tips for small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities about the EIN: Only the IRS can issue an EIN, and it's a free service. You can visit IRS.gov/EIN, answer a few questions, and get your EIN immediately [...]
This article was published by the IRS. Taxpayers may be able to take advantage of new deductions that could reduce taxable income and increase refunds due to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, passed by Congress in July 2025. Provisions from the new law can have a significant effect on federal taxes, credits, and deductions. The legislation [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service Whistleblower Office has made it easier for whistleblowers to report tax noncompliance to the IRS with the launch of the new digital Form 211, Application for Award for Original Information. With the launch of digital Form 211, individuals can now quickly and securely provide information [...]
This article was published by the IRS. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the optional standard mileage rate for business use of automobiles has increased by 2.5 cents in 2026, while the mileage rate for vehicles used for medical purposes has decreased by half a cent, reflecting updated cost data and annual inflation adjustments. Optional [...]
