Pat's Income Tax Service

04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

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03/28/2026

It's crunch time! ⏰🗓️
Get us your tax documents ASAP to avoid having going on extension. 💸🧾🚨💥😬

03/03/2026

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02/17/2026

We will be closed today for Mardi Gras and will reopen tomorrow for normal business hours at 9 a.m. Have a fun, safe, and blessed day! 💜💛💚⚜️🥳

02/07/2026

If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit and are wondering where your refund is, don’t panic. You can expect to get your refund by March 3 if:

• You filed your return online
• You chose to get your refund by direct deposit
• We found no issues with your return

However, some taxpayers may see their refunds a few days earlier. Check Where’s My Refund for your personalized refund date. Visit here for more info: www.irs.gov/refundtiming

01/22/2026

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.

01/22/2026

RMD Requirements rules!

⏳📊 RMD rules have changed three times since 2019, and the start age now depends entirely on your birth year. Someone born in 1959 begins at 73. Someone born one year later, in 1960, waits until 75. That two-year gap creates a meaningful difference in how long tax-deferred growth can continue.

The April 1 exception on first-year RMDs sounds generous until you realize it stacks two taxable distributions into the same calendar year. For anyone with a large traditional balance, that compression can push income into a higher bracket or trigger Medicare premium surcharges.

One quiet 2024 change worth knowing: Roth 401(k) and Roth 403(b) accounts no longer require lifetime distributions. Before this, savers had to roll those balances into a Roth IRA to avoid forced withdrawals. That workaround is no longer necessary.

The real planning question isn't when RMDs start. It's whether the years before they start are being used to reduce future taxable balances through conversions or strategic withdrawals.

01/15/2026

01/15/2026

This provides valuable insight into the operational framework of the new Trump accounts designed for children.

The IRS has released Form 4547, allowing parents to register eligible children for Trump Accounts when filing 2025 tax returns. Here's what you need to know.

01/10/2026

🚨 IRS ONLINE ACCOUNT READ THIS 🚨

An IRS Online Account gives taxpayers fast, secure access to their tax information similar to online banking or shopping. No waiting, no guessing.

What taxpayers can view ⬇️

▪️ Payoff amount (updated daily)
▪️ Balances owed by tax year
▪️ Payment history
▪️ Key details from the most recent return (as filed)
▪️ Payment plan details, if applicable
▪️ Digital copies of select IRS notices
▪️ Address on file with the IRS

What taxpayers can DO ⬇️

▪️ Make same-day payments
▪️ Set up an online payment plan
▪️ Access tax records & transcripts
▪️ Authorize a representative to speak with the IRS
▪️ Electronically approve & sign Power of Attorney (POA) and Tax Information Authorization forms with their tax professional

📌 If you owe, this is how you stay informed.
📌 If you’re planning ahead, this is a must-have tool.