Garcia's Notary & Income Tax Svc

05/28/2026

Taxpayers, you may now begin reviewing your Trump Accounts through your ID.me account.

Please make sure your ID.me information is current and that you are able to log in successfully. If you need assistance accessing your account or reviewing your information, feel free to contact Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc. 💙

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05/27/2026

🚨 PAYROLL TAXES ARE NOT OPTIONAL 🚨

Another reminder from the IRS about the serious consequences of failing to properly handle payroll taxes.

A West Virginia physician was recently sentenced to **41 months in federal prison** after federal investigators found that more than **$2.4 million in payroll taxes withheld from employees’ paychecks** was never remitted to the IRS.

Employees trust that the taxes taken from their checks are being properly paid on their behalf. When businesses fail to remit those funds, the consequences can be severe:
⚠️ IRS investigations
⚠️ Large tax liabilities
⚠️ Penalties and interest
⚠️ Criminal charges
⚠️ Federal prison time

Business owners — especially those with employees — should make payroll compliance a top priority:
✔️ File payroll reports timely
✔️ Make payroll tax deposits on schedule
✔️ Reconcile payroll regularly
✔️ Keep accurate records
✔️ Don’t “borrow” payroll tax money to cover expenses

Payroll taxes are considered trust fund taxes, meaning the IRS takes these cases VERY seriously.

At Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc, we help businesses stay compliant with payroll reporting, bookkeeping, and tax obligations so problems don’t become disasters later. 💙

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05/27/2026

🚨 BUSINESS OWNERS & CONTRACTORS — THIS IS WHY PAYROLL COMPLIANCE MATTERS 🚨

The IRS recently announced sentencing in a massive off-the-books payroll scheme involving over **$89 million in cashed checks** and more than **$38 million in unpaid payroll taxes**.

According to federal authorities, shell companies were used so workers could be paid completely in cash:
❌ No payroll reporting
❌ No taxes withheld
❌ No workers’ compensation compliance
❌ No paper trail

The result?
⚠️ Federal prison sentences
⚠️ Massive tax liabilities
⚠️ Fraud investigations
⚠️ Workers left unprotected

This is an important reminder for ALL business owners, contractors, and subcontractors:

✔️ Keep proper payroll records
✔️ Collect W-9s from contractors
✔️ Verify worker classification
✔️ File payroll reports on time
✔️ Maintain workers’ compensation compliance
✔️ Never pay “under the table” to avoid taxes

Cutting corners today can create serious legal and financial consequences tomorrow.

At Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc, we help businesses stay compliant with payroll, bookkeeping, tax reporting, and contractor documentation so you can focus on growing your business the right way. 💙

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05/22/2026

🏡 We’re almost halfway through the year — now is a great time for homeowners to review possible tax deductions and housing-related benefits!

Owning a home comes with a lot of expenses, but some may help reduce your tax bill if you qualify and itemize your deductions.

✅ Possible deductible expenses may include:
• State & local property taxes (within IRS limits)
• Mortgage interest paid on your home loan

🚫 Expenses that are generally NOT deductible:
• Homeowners insurance
• HOA fees
• Utilities like gas, water, electricity, internet/Wi-Fi
• Home repairs
• Payments toward your mortgage principal
• Most closing costs

Every situation is different, and tax laws can change, so it’s always best to review your specific situation with a tax professional.

If you purchased a home recently, refinanced, or just want to make sure you’re getting every deduction you qualify for, we’d be happy to help! 🏠💙

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05/19/2026

📄✨ NEED AN APOSTILLE? / ¿NECESITA UNA APOSTILLA? ✨📄

At Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax SVC, we help make your international document process simple and stress-free! 🌎
¡En Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax SVC hacemos que su proceso de documentos internacionales sea fácil y sin complicaciones! 🌎

✅ Birth Certificates / Actas de Nacimiento
✅ Marriage Certificates / Actas de Matrimonio
✅ Power of Attorney / Poderes Notariales
✅ School Records / Documentos Escolares
✅ Business Documents & More / Documentos de Negocios y Más

Professional • Reliable • Fast
Profesional • Confiable • Rápido

📞 Contact us today for Apostille Services!
📞 ¡Contáctenos hoy para servicios de Apostilla!

We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Estamos aquí para ayudarle en cada paso del proceso. 💼✔️

05/13/2026

📬 Did you get a letter from the IRS? Don’t ignore it or throw it away!

A lot of IRS notices are simple fixes, requests for information, balance notices, or updates to your tax account. The important thing is to OPEN it and read it carefully.

✅ Compare it to your tax return
✅ Respond only if requested
✅ Keep copies for your records
✅ Don’t wait if there is a balance due — penalties and interest continue to grow

Remember: the IRS usually contacts taxpayers by MAIL first, not through social media, texts, or random phone calls. Be careful of scams pretending to be the IRS. 🚨

If you received a notice and don’t understand it, Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc is here to help review it with you. 💙

📍Don’t panic — many notices can be resolved quickly when handled early!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms. 💙

05/06/2026

Feeling extra appreciated today! 🐾💚

I truly work with some of the best people in the tax industry, and this just proves it. Thank you, Kevin and Tax Hound, for always going above and beyond for me and my team—we see it and we appreciate it more than you know! 🙌

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05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo 💃

Enjoy your tacos 🌮
Sip your margaritas 🍹
…but don’t let bad tax advice cost you money 💸

Quick reminder before y’all clock out:

👉 That “self-employment tax credit” going around… not everybody qualifies
👉 Random emails asking for your info… BIG red flag 🚩
👉 TikTok is not your tax preparer 😅

Scammers LOVE small businesses… and they don’t take holidays 👀

The IRS might not be at the party…
but they WILL show up later 💀

Stay smart:
✔️ Don’t click suspicious links
✔️ Don’t send info without verifying
✔️ Don’t claim credits you don’t understand

Have fun, be safe, and don’t play with your taxes 💙

05/04/2026

👏💙 **Clap it up for ALL my small business owners!** 💙👏

If nobody told you today… you’re doing a damn good job.

Running a business is not for the weak:
📞 answering calls all day
📧 emails all night
💸 chasing payments like it’s cardio
…and still showing up every day like “we got this”

I see you 👀

BUT real quick… don’t let these scammers play with you.

🚨 If you get random emails like:
“new client”
“send me documents”
or anything that feels off…

👉 don’t click it
👉 don’t open attachments
👉 don’t send your info

They out here trying to work just as hard as you… but in the wrong way 🙄

And that “self-employment tax credit” y’all keep seeing online…
please don’t let social media get you in trouble with the IRS 😅
Not everybody qualifies.

Protect your business like you protect your money:
✔️ strong passwords
✔️ multi-factor on EVERYTHING
✔️ only use secure sites
✔️ keep your EIN info safe

At the end of the day—

💙 You built this from nothing
💙 You’re still standing
💙 And that says everything

Now go ahead and give yourself a little clap… you earned it 👏

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04/28/2026

Already filed your taxes but noticed something isn’t right? Don’t panic — it happens! You may need to file an amended return (basically, a correction).

👉 When should you amend your return?
If you need to change things like:
• Filing status (single, married, etc.)
• Income (forgot a W-2 or 1099)
• Deductions or credits
• Dependents
• The amount of tax you owe or your refund

👉 When you DON’T need to amend:
• The IRS fixes a small mistake for you
• They ask you to send in missing forms

💡 Tip: It’s better to fix it sooner than later to avoid delays or penalties.

⏰ How Long Do You Have to Fix Your Tax Return?

If you’re trying to get a refund, timing matters!

👉 You usually have:
• 3 years from the date you filed your original return
OR
• 2 years from the date you paid the tax
(whichever gives you MORE time)

💡 Important:
If you filed your taxes early, the 3 years starts from the April deadline, not the day you filed.

👉 Some situations give you extra time, like:
• Disaster relief
• Military/combat zones
• Certain losses or credits

⚠️ After the deadline passes, you may lose your refund — so don’t wait!

Need help checking your timeline or fixing a return?
📍 Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc is here to help 💙