IRS Direct File set to expand availability
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available for the 2025 tax filing season in double the number of states than last year’s pilot, and it will cover a wider range of tax situations, greatly…
Child and Dependent Care tax credit can help offset summer day camp expenses
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that summer day camp expenses may count towards the Child and Dependent Care tax credit.
Many working parents arrange for care of their younger children under age 13 during…
IRS encourages people to do an end-of-summer tax checkup
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.
While most taxpayers get a refund…
IRS: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad face June 17 deadline
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers living and working outside the United States to file their 2023 federal income tax return by Monday, June 17.
This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad,…
Taking tax advice on social media can be bad news for taxpayers
WASHINGTON — On day eight of the Dirty Dozen tax scam series, the Internal Revenue Service today warned about bad tax information on social media that can lure honest taxpayers with bad advice, potentially leading to identity theft and tax…
IRS: Take care when choosing a tax return professional
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that carefully choosing a tax professional to prepare a tax return is vital to ensuring that their personal and financial information is safe and secure and treated with care.
Most…
Treasury, IRS update frequently asked questions for the Premium Tax Credit
The basics
Q1. What is the Premium Tax Credit? (updated February 24, 2022)
A1. The Premium Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit designed to help eligible individuals and families with low or moderate income afford health insurance…
Minimum Wage in Florida – Notice to Employees
Effective September 30, 2023, the Florida minimum wage is $12.00 per hour, with a minimum wage of at least $8.98 per hour for tipped employees, in addition to tips, through September 29, 2024.
On November 3, 2020, Florida voters approved…
Treasury, IRS issue guidance on the Qualified Alternative Fuel Vehicle Credit
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury today issued Notice 2024-20PDF to provide guidance on eligible census tracts for the qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit and to announce…