Jeffrey Schabowski CPA

03/19/2026

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/dirty-dozen-tax-scams-for-2026-irs-reminds-taxpayers-to-watch-out-for-dangerous-threats

IR-2026-30, March 5, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.

02/12/2026

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita

The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) online tool helps you find answers to tax law questions

02/12/2026

https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms

A few "must knows" for taxpayers to learn before starting the Free File Fillable Forms program.

02/12/2026

Taxpayers who earned less than $89,000 in 2025 can use Free File guided tax software to prepare and electronically file their 2025 federal income tax returns for free. All taxpayers can use Free File Fillable Forms regardless of income level. The IRS Interactive Tax Assistant can help a person decide if they're eligible for many popular tax credits and deductions.

Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.

01/14/2026

Tax return due dates:
Individuals must file returns by Monday, April 15, 2026 for the 2025 tax year.
If you would like us to file your return by the April 15 deadline, we need your tax documents by March 28, 2026. In order to accommodate as many clients as possible, I am unable to accommodate private appointments between March 29th and April 15th. During that time, it I will only accept walk-in or drop off only, first come, first serve. If we can not file by April 15th I will file an extension of time to file for all unfiled returns for clients who filed with me in 2024. The extensions only extend the time to file, any tax owed must be paid by April 15.

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01/14/2026

Use IRS Free File to conveniently file your return at no cost

IR-2026-05, Jan. 9, 2026

WASHINGTON — IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month.

While the filing season begins later this month, IRS Free File Guided Tax Software allows taxpayers to prepare and submit returns now and hold them for electronic filing once the season officially begins.

For 2026, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products through IRS Free File to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $89,000 or less in 2025.

Taxpayers with an AGI above $89,000 can use the Free File Fillable Forms, available beginning Jan. 26. These electronic versions of IRS paper forms are ideal for individuals who are comfortable preparing their own taxes using IRS instructions and publications.

Understanding IRS Free File

Each IRS Free File trusted partner sets its own eligibility requirements, which may include age, income, state residency and military status. Taxpayers and active-duty military personnel with an AGI of $89,000 or less in 2025 can find a free federal filing option; some partners also offer free state tax return preparation and filing.

Claim tax credits at no cost

IRS Free File allows eligible taxpayers to claim valuable tax benefits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and other refundable credits. Refundable tax credits can reduce the amount of tax owed or result in a refund, even if no tax is due.

How to find the right IRS Free File product

Taxpayers can find the right product by visiting IRS.gov/freefile and:

Select “Explore Free Guided Tax Software”, then select the “Find a Trusted Partner” tool for help in finding the right product, or
Use “Browse All Trusted Partners” to review each offer,
Choose the product that best fits their situation, and
Follow the links to the trusted partner's website to begin their tax return.

IRS Free File works on computers, smart phones or tablets.

Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.