New Tax Laws Spark Scams: IRS Issues Warning
New tax laws often bring new opportunities—but also new scams. The IRS is warning taxpayers about schemes tied to recent tax changes. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s what to watch for: https://t.co/lu0sdLMc4V
Gig Work Is Flexible, Taxes Are Complicated
Gig work is flexible. Gig taxes? Not so much. No 1099 doesn’t mean no reporting—and some new deductions sound great… until you realize there are rules attached. It’s one of those “simple until it’s not” situations. Here’s what to know: https://t.co/BXKJJZUpEQ
SC Extends Filing Deadline, Payment Still Due April 15
South Carolina just extended its tax filing deadline to Oct. 15 👀 But: It’s only to FILE → You still need to PAY by April 15. Here’s the reason for the change (and what other states are doing): https://t.co/dubwEp4ERL
Delete Scam Emails; Verify Through Official Sites Only
Another day, another scam 🚨 SSA won’t email you a benefits PDF IRS won’t send account info as an attachment If you get one → delete it. Need info? Go straight to the official site and log in. https://t.co/ambNOfA6NZ
Fifth Circuit Bars FTC From Using Its In‑house Court, Shifting Cases Federal
The Fifth Circuit made a call in the Intuit vs. FTC case (centered on whether the "free" ads were misleading). The finding? The FTC can’t use its own in-house court for the claim, which could mean more such cases end...
Fear and Shame Hinder Tax Compliance; Shaming Worsens It
If you wonder why some folks don't get compliant with their taxes sooner, it's often a mix of fear and/or shame. You know what doesn't make it better? Scaring and shaming them more. 😒
50 Little-Known Tax Breaks to Keep More Money
I know that it feels like *everything* is taxable this time of year, but it’s not. From everyday perks to little-known exemptions, here are 50 ways that the U.S. tax code lets you keep more of your money. https://t.co/0IHTxG0pVv
Avoid Criminal Liability: Hire Professional Payroll Tax Services
I have so many clients who fall into this trap. Fortunately, they sought help before it turned criminal, but this is a real issue for many business owners. (Pleading for you all to hire payroll tax companies.) https://t.co/dfRo4v9K1z
Alaska Clinic Under‑dosed Patients, Billed Full, Doctor Sentenced
This story is nuts. Prosecutors say that patients at an Alaska-based clinic were underdosed, injected with free or expired drugs, and billed for full doses. Now, the doctor who was calling the shots is going to jail. https://t.co/E2U3LKBi9o
Living Is Rare; Most People Merely Exist
To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. — Oscar Wilde https://t.co/caQtIwYE1U
PA Counts Non‑alcoholic Beer Toward Purchase Limits
TIL that the sale of nonalcoholic beer counts towards your beer purchase quota in PA. (The Commonwealth imposes limits on alcohol sales at the grocery store.)
Taxpayers Test AI for Returns, Privacy Fears Stall Uptake
A new survey suggests that taxpayers are increasingly experimenting with AI tools during tax season, but privacy concerns and questions about accuracy have slowed adoption. https://t.co/vOgE4LWn03
Senators Say Treasury Chief’s Acting IRS Role May Have Ended
About a month before the close of the 2026 tax filing season, there’s a big question in Washington: who is running the IRS? Senators warn that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s legal authority to serve as Acting IRS Commissioner appears to have...
IRS Alerts: New Tax Scams Evolving Beyond Phishing
From phishing emails to bogus tax credits, the IRS warns that scammers keep changing tactics. Here’s what you should know about the most common tax scams now. https://t.co/0ciX8gUJKy
Wealth Tax Could Generate $4.4 Trillion for Social Programs
Backers project, based on Forbes’ billionaires list, that a new wealth tax would raise $4.4 trillion over 10 years for childcare, housing, and a $ 3,000-per-person check for many Americans. https://t.co/6EYBhzxmZP
Bipartisan Bill Targets Bad Tax Preparers, Stops Short of Regulation
Most paid preparers aren’t subject to any licensing or competency standards. A new bipartisan bill would tighten enforcement against bad preparers, but it stops short of regulating the industry. https://t.co/J8Bz2tVSPF
New $6K Senior Deduction Cuts Taxes, Not Social Security Taxation
A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduces taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed. https://t.co/Xv3DUZI1Us
Key Tax Extension, Payment & Unexpected Planning Tips
Tax season can be busy. Here’s what taxpayers should know about filing for extension, making payments and planning for the unexpected. https://t.co/18PsgNFiEr