21st Century Tax Service

01/23/2026

IR-2026-02, Jan. 8, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal taxes, credits and deductions.

12/29/2025

The "No Tax on Tips" provision is a game-changer for service industry workers. It is designed to provide immediate relief to waitstaff, stylists, and drivers etc. by allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned gratuities.

Make sure your employer is correctly reporting your tips on your W-2. The IRS will verify your "Tipped Income" against your employer's filings. If it's not on the W-2, Form 1099 or Form 4137 you can't claim the deduction!

12/29/2025

For tax years 2025 through 2028, individuals who receive qualified overtime compensation may deduct the pay that exceeds their regular rate of pay (generally, the “half” portion of “time-and-a-half” compensation) that is required by the Fair Labor Standards Act and reported on a Form W-2, Form 1099, or other specified statement.

Because the bill was signed in mid-2025, your 2025 W-2 (which you get in Jan 2026) will not have a specific box for this. If you just hand your W-2 to a tax preparer and don't say anything, you will likely lose this deduction.

The Step: You must manually calculate your overtime premium using your final 2025 pay stub and claim it on your return. So make sure you bring your last paystub(s) from your job(s) so that we can calculate it!

11/26/2025

You’ve got better things to do than worrying about your tax returns. Which is why at 21st Century Tax Service, we don’t just make tax time easier; we make it smarter. Our team of professionals do everything they can to make sure you are getting back the largest refund you are entitled to. Ask us for a Refund Transfer and pay us $0 up front for professional tax preparation. That’s right, when you select a Refund Transfer as your payment method, the cost to prepare your tax return automatically comes out of your tax refund, and you can choose from three convenient ways to get your refund money. Must be 18 years of age to qualify.

Schedule your appointment today! Contact us at 228-249-8685 via text or WhatsApp.

Benefits
• Easy-to-get and hassle-free
• No upfront fees for professional tax preparation
• Faster, convenient alternative to an IRS mailed check
• No charge for a check, unlike some large chain stores�

Refund Available
• Usually within 21 days (even if you don’t have a bank account)

Fee
• Fees are taken out of the refund amount for you

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A Refund Transfer is not a loan. Costs are deducted from the refund. Other filing options are available. Fees, terms, and conditions apply. See tax preparer for more info and/or visit https://www.sbtpg.com/refund-transfer-disclaimer/ for details.

07/05/2025

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05/11/2025

Happy Mother's day from 21st Century Tax Service!!

02/17/2025

01/24/2025

As tax season approaches, there are steps you can take now to to file your 2024 tax return. Step 1: Bookmark IRS.gov for easy access to tax resources and guides.

For more ways to get ready, see: https://ow.ly/Bp7150UFj6x

01/24/2025

Tax season starts Jan. 27 this year. It's time to to file your tax return. Take a look at all your filing options on the website to make the choice that's right for you. You can choose free filing options like Free File or Direct File, work with a tax professional or choose from many other ways to file. Whatever you choose--it's helpful to plan ahead. We have enhanced features on our website to help answer your questions any time of day or night.

Get started at https://ow.ly/sVTm50UEwQN.

01/24/2025

A change in your relationship status can affect your tax situation. Your filing status for the upcoming filing season generally depends on if you’ve been married or unmarried as of December 31, 2024. If you were married, divorced or legally separated, the has guidance that can help you prepare for the tax filing season.

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01/24/2025

Before the first The Golden Girls episode ever aired, thousands of American workers could tell the Earned Income Tax Credit "thank you for being a friend." Spread the word about : www.irs.gov/eitc
Happy birthday, Ms. Betty White!