Did you know that if you’re an eligible educator, you can deduct up to $300 of unreimbursed business expenses? And if you and your spouse are both teachers and file jointly, that number goes up to $600.

Take control of your taxes with a mid-year tax checkup. Learn how to avoid surprises, maximize savings, and prepare for tax season early.

As a small business, you may have many different types of returns that are due, and many different types of deductions. As a busy small business owner, it’s important to put a user-friendly recordkeeping system in place. 

The Taxpayer Advocate Service shares information to help first-time filers meet their federal tax obligations.

Part of your Mid-Year Tax Checkup should include seeing whether you have any overdue tax returns and making sure you file them as soon as possible.  If you’re not sure whether you are required to file, you can use the IRS’s Interactive Tax Assistant Do I Need to File a Tax Return? to help figure it out.

Learn more about the different options available to pay your federal taxes.

Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes.

Join TAS at the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum for expert seminars, CPE credits, Town Halls, networking, and help resolving difficult IRS cases.

Student loan forgiveness can offer a financial reset – but starting in 2026, there may be associated tax liabilities. Depending on when and how your loans are forgiven, you may face an unexpected tax bill.

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins has earned a place on Accounting Today’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting for the fourth consecutive year. Erin made the list for serving as a pioneer who is leading the accounting industry during a time of tremendous change.

Erin’s independent voice as the National Taxpayer Advocate continues to stand out as a force in shaping the accounting industry and the American tax system. Reflecting on the recognition, she shared:

The IRS is sending LT36 notices to current and former federal employees who potentially have an unpaid tax debt or have not filed a tax return. These notices are part of the Federal Employee/Retiree Delinquency Initiative (FERDI). The initiative uses payroll and pension data to identify tax noncompliance. 

It is important that any federal employee or retiree who receives an LT36 notice responds quickly before the IRS takes further action that could affect paychecks, pensions, and other benefits. 

Information you need to know if you received a notification that IRS is auditing (examining) your tax return.

Disasters can happen at any time, so it’s important to be prepared. Good recordkeeping can help you get back on your feet quickly when disaster strikes.  

One of the best things you can do to keep your records safe is to take advantage of paperless recordkeeping options in addition to your paper records. This way, you’ll always have access to things like bank statements and tax records, even if your paper copies are destroyed. Creating your online account with the IRS ensures you have access to online transcripts, notices, and other tax information.  

Identity theft issues impact millions of taxpayers each year, resulting in considerable delays and taxpayer burden. In the 2023 Annual Report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins discussed how each year, the IRS flags millions of returns for potential fraud. In 2022, the IRS suspended processing of 4.8 million tax returns pending identity verification. That’s 4.8 million taxpayers who had to do extra steps before their tax return could be processed. However, there are a few things that taxpayers can do to help ensure that your identity can be authenticated as quickly as possible.

Looking for your tax “to-do list” for this year? When dealing with IRS, there are important tax deadlines throughout the year. Here are a few key dates for 2026 to keep you in the know. For a more comprehensive list of dates and deadlines for individuals and businesses, read IRS Publication 509.

The taxpayers filed an amended return showing that they actually lost money on the real estate sale and were due a refund. However, the IRS hadn’t processed the amended return.  

Know your rights and what to do if the IRS sends you a bill after you already paid your taxes.

Information you need to know if you received a notification that IRS is auditing (examining) your tax return.

If you have children or other dependents, and qualify to claim them on your tax return, there are a few things you need to know before you file your federal tax return.