The costs for continuing education can add up quickly and get expensive. There are several tax benefits such as credits and deductions that can help eligible taxpayers reduce these costs. A tax credit reduces the amount a person owes in income taxes dollar-for-dollar. Let’s look at a few of the most common ones. Education tax credits There are two tax credits designed to help taxpayers reduce education costs: the American […]

Mistakes and errors can happen, but most are easily avoidable when it comes to filing federal income tax returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to review their entire return before filing to make sure it is correct and complete. This is the case even if someone else prepared it, because ultimately, it’s the taxpayer’s responsibility to ensure the information on the return is accurate. Here are just a few common errors that […]

There are several new tax deductions that have been introduced for the 2026 filing season. A deduction is an amount subtracted from the taxpayer’s income when filing. Deductions lower the taxable income resulting in lowering the federal income tax obligation. New deductions for 2026 filing season Seniors age 65 and older may be eligible to claim an additional $6,000 deduction Tipped workers may be eligible to deduct up to $25,000 […]

The 2026 tax filing season officially kicked off this week, and the IRS is now accepting and processing federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Taxpayers have several options for filing electronically, with some free options available depending on income level. Free filing options IRS Free File offers eligible taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025 access to tax preparation software at no […]

IR-2025-119, Dec. 9, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2026-05 providing guidance on new tax benefits for Health Savings Account participants under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. These changes expand HSA eligibility, which allows more people to save and to pay for healthcare costs through tax-free HSAs. Expansion of HSA Eligibility Under the OBBB The OBBB expands access to HSAs […]

The new year is less than a month away which means the 2026 tax filing season is drawing near. The IRS encourages taxpayers to “Get Ready” and start preparing now. Taking a few steps today can save time and help taxpayers ensure they’re filing accurate returns in the coming months. The annual IRS Get Ready campaign is a series of tips, reminders and new information for taxpayers on what they […]

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced the tax year 2026 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes. Revenue Procedure 2025-32 provides details about these annual adjustments. Notable changes under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill The tax year 2026 adjustments described below generally apply to tax returns filed in 2027. The tax items for tax year 2026 of […]

Tax returns for 2024 were due on April 15, 2025, with exceptions for taxpayers in a disaster area, combat zone or living and working abroad. Taxpayers who couldn’t pay their tax bill by the deadline shouldn’t panic – the IRS is here to help. There are several options to help taxpayers meet their obligations. Help for taxpayers who can’t pay in full The IRS has options available to help those who owe a tax obligation and […]

Many taxpayers file their federal tax returns and then eagerly anticipate details about their refund. The best way to check the status of a refund is through the Where’s My Refund? tool, the IRS2Go app, or by signing in to the taxpayer’s IRS Online Account.­ But many people mistakenly think there are better ways to get their refund status. Here are some of the myths about tax refunds. Myth: Calling the IRS, a […]