Tax Season Is Year-Round

Major TIGTA budget slash of nearly 17% for FY2027 – lowest since 2007 – amid staffing losses.

• Could trigger 35% oversight reduction, already...

Beat the April 15 deadline and save thousands long-term:

• File early for faster refunds (within 21 days via e-file), compound gains by paying...

Idaho's refund backlog hits early filers—here's the scoop for waiting taxpayers:

• Cause: New tax laws aligning with federal changes (senior...

• Underwithholding from paychecks is a top culprit—life changes like marriage, babies, homes, or side hustles often go unreported.
• Update Form W-4...

Beware ghost and unqualified preparers: They cause 94% of EITC adjustments and fabricate deductions like Schedule C expenses, leading to wrong...

Big win for Oklahoma families: Funding boosted $25M for refundable credits up to $7,500 per child on private school tuition.

• More families qualify...

Washington storm relief: IRS postpones deadlines for residents/businesses in 17 counties (Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King,...

Beat the April 15 deadline with these IRS resources to file on time and snag refunds:

• Free webinar tomorrow (April 14, 1 p.m. ET) shares...

AI is fueling a tax danger trend, making scams slicker and filings riskier—potentially leaving you with huge IRS debts.

• Scam surge: AI crafts...

• CEO defends efficiency: No staffing shortage despite workforce drop; tech drives faster, larger refunds while implementing OBBB changes.
• Data...

Procrastinators, act fast—April 15 deadline looms. Steer clear of these costly mistakes to dodge penalties and audits:

• Wrong filing status: Limits...

• Common culprit: Under-withholding from paychecks, especially with life changes or side hustles, leads to owing IRS.
• Quick fix: File new Form W-4...

• Claim federal deductions for tips, overtime, and expanded CTC to $2,200/child (inflation-linked, $1,600 refundable) on your 2025 return.
• Most...

Mississippi's income tax is phasing out, but 2026 filings are still due April 15 – pay up or extend filing to avoid penalties/interest.

Key action...

• Clerical error sent Roxann Hughes' $1,300 2024 refund to wrong bank, triggering endless paperwork and delays
• Congressman Webster's office promised...

Critical warning from National Taxpayer Advocate: New USPS rules threaten the timely mailed is timely filed rule.

• Postmarks now reflect...

IRS Service Expansions

• 🔥 Saturday Office Hours: IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers will open on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Average refunds hover around $3,100-$3,800 like recent years, yet IRS data shows more taxpayers hit with unexpected bills from policy and work...

• Update bank info online if IRS notices require it for your refund – a quick fix for direct deposit.
• TAC Saturday openings on April 25 (9 a.m.-4...

Juggling side gigs? Complexity skyrockets with multiple incomes. Key to IRS compliance:

• Separate finances: One account for business keeps records...