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05/21/2026

IRS reminds us in IR-2026-44 Tax Tip 2024-30 that to avoid late payment penalties and related interest, there is still time to file their federal income tax return electronically and request direct deposit for any refund due. That individuals who cannot file their tax return by April 15, 2026 can request an automatic extension of time to file on Form 4868. An extension to file is not an extension to pay; taxpayers must estimate and pay any taxes owed by the deadline April 15, 2026 deadline to avoid late payment penalties and interest.

US Expat expatriate and foreign national extensive tax focus, including high-net worth and representation. | IRS: Act now to file, pay, or request an extension

05/05/2026

The IRS updates taxpayers in IR 2026-43 that with two weeks left in the traditional tax filing season to April 15, the Internal Revenue Service continues to deliver excellent service to taxpayers during the 2026 filing season with the rise in tax refunds, the smooth pace at which taxpayers are getting their refunds and the high use of electronic filing.

US Expat expatriate and foreign national extensive tax focus, including high-net worth and representation. | Tax filing season progressing smoothly with timely refund processing and a high use of electronic filing

04/20/2026

The IRS reminds taxpayers in Tax Tip 2026-26 that taxpayers are generally required to report all earned income on their tax return, including income earned from part time and full time side work, whether or not the income is reported on an IRS tax form like a 1099-K, or 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC and regardless of whether it is paid in cash, property goods or virtual currency.

US Expat expatriate and foreign national extensive tax focus, including high-net worth and representation. | Filing tips and updates for gig economy workers

04/07/2026

In IRS IR-2026-37 the IRS reminds taxpayers that April 15, 2023 is the last date to request as refund as related to the 2022 US tax year, where currently more than 1.2 billion in tax refunds lie on the table!!!

US Expat expatriate and foreign national extensive tax focus, including high-net worth and representation. | Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline

03/23/2026

The IRS reminds us with the issuance of IR-2025-92 that with the OBBBA Act set to take effect Jan 1, 2025 new starting Jan 1, 2025 is the availability for taxpayers to Avoid US income tax on Tip and Overtime income on certain listed occupations…the IRS now shares those Occupations. https://bit.ly/4rKJ9kG

03/13/2026

The IRS reminds us with the issuance of IR-2025-114 that with the OBBBA Act set to take effect Jan 1, 2025 new starting Jan 1, 2025 is the availability for taxpayers to Avoid US income tax on Tip income on certain listed occupations only for the Tip Deduction and Overtime Income, through a deduction of up to $25,000 on Tips and for Overtime Pay $12,500 or $25,000 for married filing joint filers, for both Itemizers or those using the Standard Deduction though 2028, where the deduction begins to phase out when MAGI (Modified Adjusted Gross Income) exceeds $150,000 or $300,00 for married filing joint filers. https://bit.ly/4lAii9t

03/04/2026

Starting for the 2026 tax season for 2025 US income tax returns the IRS will offer first-time abatements (FTAs) to taxpayers who file their return late, provided they meet certain criteria, including having no unreversed penalties in the preceding three tax years, except estimated tax penalties. Without the need to reference the Statutory or Regulatory Internal Revenue Manual (IRM’s) through a special request and stating a Reasonable Cause. https://bit.ly/4rxcYWy

02/26/2026

The IRS explains in Tax Tip 2025-71 to parents of adopted children in 2025 that that finalized an adoption in 2025 or started the adoption process before 2025 the new more affordable Adoption Tax Credit options for international, domestic, private and public foster care adoptions, as a result of the OBBBA. https://bit.ly/47bQ9zo

02/17/2026

The IRS announces with IR-2025-128 for the 2026 tax season with respect to the 2025 US income tax returns the standard mileage rates for business, medical, moving and charitable purposes. https://bit.ly/4rk12qV

01/27/2026

The IRS reminds us with the issuance of IR-2025-129 that with the OBBBA act set to take effect Jan 1, 2025 new starting Jan 1, 2025 is the availability for taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 of interest on new car loans (not leases) for passenger vehicle assembled in the US. https://bit.ly/3YREWzF