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06/22/2026

New IRS Portal for Reporting Fraud and Scams

The IRS has launched a new portal that makes it easier to report instances of tax fraud, identity theft, IRS impersonation and other tax-related scams. On the new webpage (link below), people and businesses can report:

- Fake IRS phone calls, emails, and text and social media messages. Scammers posing as government agents often threaten people with arrest unless they submit immediate payments, often in a specific format like gift cards. The IRS does not operate in this way.
- Suspected tax fraud, such as tax evasion schemes or illegal use of offshore accounts.
- Identity theft, which should always be reported to the IRS immediately, even if other government and law enforcement agencies know about the crime.
- Suspicious tax preparation practices, such as a paid tax preparer refusing to sign your return or altering your income figures.

Citizen reporting often plays a critical role in catching scammers and bringing them to justice. This new system makes the process of filing a report less confusing and much more convenient.

IRS Fraud Reporting Site: https://www.irs.gov/help/report-fraud

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

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06/19/2026

🚨 ¿Sabía que una auditoría del IRS puede desencadenar una auditoría de la FTB? 🚨

Muchos contribuyentes desconocen que el IRS y el Franchise Tax Board (FTB) comparten información de manera rutinaria. Un ajuste, auditoría o cambio realizado a nivel federal puede dar lugar a impuestos adicionales, multas e intereses en California.

En este webinar gratuito exploraremos la conexión oculta entre ambas agencias, los errores más comunes que llaman su atención y las medidas que puede tomar para proteger sus derechos, sus finanzas y sus reembolsos.

💡 Comprender cómo trabajan conjuntamente el IRS y la FTB puede ayudarle a evitar costosos problemas fiscales en el futuro.

06/19/2026

🚨 ¿Sabía que un problema con el IRS puede convertirse rápidamente en un problema con el FTB? 🚨

Muchas veces, cuando el IRS realiza una auditoría o ajusta una declaración de impuestos, esa información también es compartida con el Franchise Tax Board de California (FTB). Como resultado, un asunto fiscal que comenzó a nivel federal puede terminar generando impuestos adicionales, multas e intereses a nivel estatal.

Únase a nuestro webinar gratuito para aprender cómo trabajan conjuntamente el IRS y el FTB, cuáles son los riesgos más comunes y qué puede hacer para proteger sus derechos, sus finanzas y sus reembolsos.

💡 El conocimiento de hoy puede ayudarle a evitar costosos problemas mañana.

06/19/2026

El Franchise Tax Board (FTB) puede solicitar documentación adicional para verificar la información de su declaración antes de emitir su reembolso. Muchas personas no saben qué documentos enviar, cómo responder o qué sucede si ignoran el aviso.

Acompáñenos en este webinar gratuito, en el que explicaremos qué significa la notificación FTB 4502, por qué fue emitida, qué documentación puede solicitar el FTB y cómo responder correctamente para evitar retrasos innecesarios en su reembolso.
💰 Proteja su reembolso. Conozca sus derechos. Evite errores costosos.

06/15/2026

IRS Offer in Compromise Program – Did You Know?

People who cannot pay their tax bills in full may have options to resolve the situation. One of these options is the Offer in Compromise (OIC) program, which allows eligible taxpayers to settle their debts with the IRS for less than the full amount owed.

Anyone considering an OIC should first check whether they qualify using the IRS Pre-Qualifier tool online (link below). Eligible taxpayers may then submit an application. In most cases, the application must be accompanied by a $205 fee and an initial payment toward the tax debt, although these requirements may be waived for lower-income applicants.

An OIC application requires detailed financial information and must be carefully prepared. Beware of aggressive ads promising to settle tax debts quickly for a small fraction of the amount owed. Companies behind these ads, often referred to as OIC mills, may charge substantial fees while submitting applications for people who have little chance of qualifying. A trusted tax professional can help ensure that an OIC application is complete, accurate, and has a reasonable chance of acceptance.

OIC Pre-Qualifier Online Tool: https://irs.treasury.gov/oic_pre_qualifier/

06/10/2026

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06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Quarterly Estimated Tax Payments – Reminder

If you are making quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS, the due date for the April 1–May 31, 2026, payment period is coming up next Monday, June 15, 2026.

If you use IRS Direct Pay, payments can generally be made until 11:45 p.m. ET on the due date. If you pay by credit or debit card through an IRS-authorized payment processor, payments can generally be made until 11:59 p.m. ET on the due date.