Tax return filed: Here are ways to check the status of a tax refund
A new feature in Individual Online Account lets taxpayers opt in to receive email notifications when there’s an update to their refund status. Taxpaye...
With Odds of a Recession Going Up, Here Are 5 Things Small Businesses Should Do Now
When a downturn hits, small businesses have the shortest runway and take the hardest hit. And that vulnerability is exactly what separates the busines...
Options for taxpayers who need help paying their tax bill
The filing and payment deadline for most 2025 federal tax returns is April 15, 2026. There are exceptions for taxpayers in a disaster area, combat zon...
Need more time to file? Don’t wait, request an extension
The April 15 deadline to file federal income tax returns is coming up fast. Taxpayers who need more time to file, should request an extension by the f...
Not everyone is legally required to file a federal tax return. However, not doing it could be leaving money on the table. People could be missing out...
Be informed, not fooled by ghost preparers and tax credit scams
The tax filing season is coming to an end in a couple of weeks, but that doesn’t mean scammers and schemers take a break. Here’s a couple more things...
What is gig economy?
The gig economy is an activity where people earn income for on-demand work, services or goods. Often, it’s through a digital plat...
What taxpayers can do if they haven’t received all their tax documents
Before filing a federal tax return, taxpayers should make sure they have the necessary and correct documents.
Here’s what taxpayers should do if they...
A deeper dive into the Dirty Dozen: Taxpayers stay alert in peak filing season
Every year the IRS announces a list of top tax scams that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals....
IRS Alternative Media Center provides tax info in multiple formats
The IRS Alternative Media Center offers hundreds of products in various formats to make sure taxpayers have equal access to important tax information....
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when the...
IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams
A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to rep...