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Turn the Tables for Family Tax Credit

Providing financial support to aging parents or in-laws while managing child care needs can be taxing. Learn how converting support payments to child care payments can qualify you for a dependent care credit, easing your tax burden and benefiting your family in our latest blog post.

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Beware of Offer in Compromise Mills: Protect Yourself from Tax Scams

Each year, the IRS releases a list of the most prevalent tax scams, known as the “Dirty Dozen,” to help taxpayers avoid fraudulent schemes that can lead to financial and legal troubles. One significant scam is the rise of Offer in Compromise (OIC) Mills, where unscrupulous entities falsely promise to negotiate with the IRS to reduce tax debts, often charging hefty upfront fees for ineffective or non-existent services.

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Tackling Bad Tax Advice on TikTok: A Challenge for the IRS

The IRS is facing a significant challenge in combating bad tax advice circulating on TikTok, a platform it cannot access due to federal restrictions. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins highlighted this issue, explaining the difficulties in reaching users who rely on social media for tax guidance. The IRS has included misleading tax information on its Dirty Dozen list of tax scams and issued alerts on various credits being misused. Business owners are urged to rely on official IRS resources and trusted tax professionals to avoid falling victim to misinformation.

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Over $1 Billion in EV Tax Credits Issued Upfront to Buyers, Treasury and IRS Announce

The federal government has issued over $1 billion in upfront tax credits to buyers of new and used electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. This initiative, which began on January 1, 2024, allows car buyers to receive tax credits of up to $7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used EVs directly at the point of sale, making EVs more affordable and competitive with traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.