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- Is that CP53E notice from the IRS a scam?by Toshia Hansen on May 11, 2026 at 12:19 pm
There has been a lot of information in the news about how the IRS is moving away from paper checks. The post Is that CP53E notice from the IRS a scam? appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Certain Medicaid Waiver Payments May Be Excludable From Incomeby Bruno Moura on May 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Learn if Medicaid waiver payments are tax-exempt, how to report them, and when to file an amended return to claim The post Certain Medicaid Waiver Payments May Be Excludable From Income appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Preparing for a Disasterby Toshia Hansen on May 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Be prepared for disasters with smart recordkeeping. Learn how to protect tax records, access IRS information online, and qualify for The post Preparing for a Disaster appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Protect Your Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refunds By Filing Formal or Protective Claims for Refund (Part III)by Toshia Hansen on May 7, 2026 at 1:07 pm
Don’t miss your refund. Learn how to file Form 843, choose between refund and protective claims, and avoid common mistakes The post Protect Your Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refunds By Filing Formal or Protective Claims for Refund (Part III) appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- How to Use IRS Tax Account Transcripts to Identify Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refunds (Part II)by Toshia Hansen on May 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Check your IRS transcript for potential COVID-era refunds. Learn how to find key information and identify penalties or interest you The post How to Use IRS Tax Account Transcripts to Identify Potential COVID-19 Disaster Relief Refunds (Part II) appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Small business tax highlightsby Toshia Hansen on May 4, 2026 at 10:00 am
Small business tax highlights The form of business you operate determines what taxes you must pay and how The post Small business tax highlights appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Small Business Filing and Recordkeeping Requirementsby Toshia Hansen on May 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Small Business Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements There are about 57 million small businesses and self-employed taxpayers in the United The post Small Business Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Eligible for Significant Tax Refunds – If They Act by July 10 (Part I)by Toshia Hansen on April 30, 2026 at 12:45 pm
Millions may qualify for refunds on COVID-era penalties and interest. Learn how to claim yours and why you must act The post Tens of Millions of Taxpayers May Be Eligible for Significant Tax Refunds – If They Act by July 10 (Part I) appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Protect Your Employee Retention Credit Claim: Use IRS’s New Streamlined Process to Request an Extension by Toshia Hansen on April 27, 2026 at 8:20 pm
ERC claim denied? Learn about the IRS’s new process to request an extension, protect your refund rights, and avoid missing The post Protect Your Employee Retention Credit Claim: Use IRS’s New Streamlined Process to Request an Extension appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on Tax Dayby Toshia Hansen on April 27, 2026 at 12:00 pm
It is a good practice for everyone to do a paycheck check-up every year. Checking your tax withholding amounts can The post Adjust Your Withholding to Ensure There’s No Surprises on Tax Day appeared first on Taxpayer Advocate Service.




