WASHINGTON — In the fourth installment of a special summer series, the Security Summit partners today remind tax professionals and taxpayers about the IRS Identity Protection PIN and the IRS Online Accounts that can help protect against tax-related identity theft. The IRS and Security Summit also remind tax professionals that using multi-factor authentication is a best practice…

Below are descriptions of new provisions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law on July 4, 2025, as Public Law 119-21, that go into effect for 2025. “No Tax on Tips” New deduction: Effective for 2025 through 2028, employees and self-employed individuals may deduct qualified tips received in occupations that are listed…

For those who filed an extension for 2024 tax filing, the deadline is quickly approaching. October 15 is a Wednesday and is the last day to file with no additional penalties. Please note, I will not be available October 6 – October 11, so plan your schedule accordingly. I still can prepare your past taxes…

Have you ever found yourself rushing to the bank during lunch hour, only to wait in line for a simple transaction? Thanks to virtual banking, those days are becoming history. Whether you’re a busy professional, an entrepreneur, or someone who simply values convenience, virtual bank accounts are revolutionising how we manage money in the digital age.…

Here are some simple things taxpayers can do throughout the year to make next filing season less stressful. Organize tax records. Create a system that keeps all important information together. Taxpayers can use a software program for electronic recordkeeping or store paper documents in clearly labeled folders. They should add tax records to their files…

Summer is a time for fun but it’s never the wrong time to be thinking about taxes – and some summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them for tax season. Marriage Wedding season is upon us, and newlyweds can make their tax…

When business owners put together an emergency preparedness plan, it should include copies of vital records and financial information. Here are some things everyone can do to help protect their financial records. Update emergency preparedness plan annually Personal and business situations are constantly evolving, so taxpayers should review their emergency preparedness plan annually. Ready.gov has resources…

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that disaster preparation season kicks off soon with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 4-10. With tax season over and peak periods for disasters approaching, now is a good time for taxpayers to think about protecting important tax and financial information…

Credits for Sick Leave and Family Leave: This specialized credit is available for self-employed individuals for 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic; the credit is not available for later tax years. The IRS is seeing repeated instances where taxpayers are using Form 7202, Credits for Sick Leave and Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals, to incorrectly claim…

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2025 with a warning for taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals to watch out for common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information. Ranging from email schemes to misleading tax credits, many of the Dirty Dozen items peak during filing…