Silva's Tax Service

01/12/2026

Avoid refund delays and understand refund timing

Many different factors can affect the timing of your refund after we receive your return. Although the IRS issues most refunds in less than 21 days, the IRS cautions taxpayers not to rely on receiving a refund by a certain date, especially when making major purchases or paying bills.

Identity theft and refund fraud. Some returns may require additional review and may take longer to process. The IRS, along with its partners in the tax industry, continue to strengthen security reviews to help protect against identity theft and refund fraud.

Managing refund expectations. If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the IRS cannot issue these refunds before mid-February. This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits. Check Where’s My Refund in mid- to late-February for your personalized refund date.

Payment modernization. In accordance with Executive Order 14247, the IRS began phasing out paper tax refund checks on Sept. 30, 2025. For tax year 2025, the IRS will request banking information on all tax returns when filed to issue refunds via direct deposit or electronic funds transfer. For payments or remittances associated with fees, fines and taxes to the IRS, online payment options are the preferred method.

Returns requiring manual review. Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual review delaying the processing if our systems detect a possible error, the return is missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or fraud. Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers to gather additional information, but some do not. This work does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it may take the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund. In cases where the IRS can correct the return without requesting additional information, the IRS will make the correction and send an explanation to the taxpayer.

01/12/2026

ITS THAT TIME TO GET READY, BE AWARE OF CHANGES.

Changes that may affect your tax refund.

Life events, such as purchasing a home, going to college or losing a job, may make you eligible for certain tax benefits. Other circumstances, such as getting married or divorced, welcoming a child or experiencing the death of a spouse or a dependent you claim, could also affect your tax benefit eligibility and filing status. These changes could mean you qualify for tax credits like the Education Credits, Child Tax Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC/ACTC), the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child and Dependent Care Credit and Credit for Other Dependents (ODC).

For 2025, the CTC is worth up to $2,200 for each qualifying child. A child must be under age 17 at the end of 2025 to be a qualifying child and meet other eligibility rules.
For 2025, the EITC eligible taxpayers with no qualifying children may receive up to $649.
If your dependent is age 17 or older at the end of 2025, they may qualify for the ODC.
For the Child and Dependent Care Credit, taxpayers may receive up to 35% of their employment expenses. Visit Credits and deductions for more details.

Trump Accounts

Parents, guardians and other authorized individuals can establish a new type of individual retirement account for their children, called a Trump Account. The account is for a child who has not turned age 18 before the end of the calendar year in which the account is established and has a valid Social Security number. A pilot program contribution of $1,000 is available for children born between Jan. 1, 2025 and Dec. 31, 2028, and who are U.S. citizens with a valid Social Security number. See trumpaccounts.gov to learn more about Trump Accounts and how they work.

Expiring energy-related credits and deductions

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill accelerated the termination of several energy credit and deduction provisions. Fact Sheet 2025-05 has information on which energy credits and deductions are expiring under OBBB and their new termination dates. The information provides general guidance to taxpayers and tax professionals. Visit the One, Big, Beautiful Bill provisions page for the latest information.

Trump Accounts provide eligible American children with tax-advantaged investment accounts courtesy of President Donald J. Trump.

05/06/2025

Ok maybe working an extra month into Blueberry season is not so bad! Thank you Omar Ibarra, my grandchildren will be happy little Umpa Lumpas!!! Gods blessings are the best🤓

02/06/2025

When you're expecting a tax refund, the first question that comes to mind is, "When will it come?" Your filing situation affects when you receive your refund. If you claimed certain credits, the law prevents the from releasing your refund before mid-February. Some filers may receive their refund as early as March 3.

Find out when you can expect your refund and how to track it at https://www.irs.gov/refundtiming.

02/06/2025

What delicious beauties I was treated today! Taxes and love ❤️

01/21/2025

What a blessing to begin tax season with gifts of sweet gratitude with amazing clients, I have the best of clients!! Thank you and welcome one and all ❤️❤️❤️🥰

01/11/2025

Getting ready for your 2024!
Changes that may affect your tax refund.

Life events, such as purchasing a home, going to college or losing a job, may make you eligible for certain tax benefits. Other circumstances, such as getting married or divorced, welcoming a child or experiencing the death of a spouse or a dependent you claim, could also affect your tax benefit eligibility and filing status. These changes could mean you qualify for tax credits like the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child and Dependent Care Credit and Credit for Other Dependents(ODC).

For 2024, the CTC is worth up to $2,000 for each qualifying child. A child must be under age 17 at the end of 2024 to be a qualifying child.
For 2024, the EITC eligible taxpayers with no qualifying children may receive up to $632.
If your dependent is age 17 or older at the end of 2024, they may qualify for the ODC.
For the Child and Dependent Care Credit, taxpayers may receive up to 35% of their employment expenses. Visit Credits and Deductions for more details.

Energy-related credits and deductions

Home energy credits. If you make energy improvements to your home, tax credits are available for a portion of qualifying expenses. The credit amounts and types of qualifying expenses were expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Looking forward to seeing you this tax season!

02/08/2024

My clients reward me with the most beautiful and tasty strawberries ever!!!! 🍓 I am in heaven….

10/28/2023

10/09/2023

Requested an extension to file your 2022 tax return? To avoid a possible late filing penalty, you should file your Form 1040 on or before Monday, 10/16. See: https://ow.ly/oORY50PS74q

10/09/2023

Es divertido disfrazarse en esta época del año, pero tenga cuidado con los estafadores que se hacen pasar por el IRS. Las estafas de suplantación de identidad no sólo son perjudiciales para su billetera, sino que también lo ponen en riesgo de robo de identidad. quiere brindarle las herramientas para saber cuándo realmente nos estamos comunicando con usted. Este explica las formas en que el contacta a los contribuyentes.

Para más detalles, visite: https://ow.ly/6MVR50PSHQP

06/26/2023

¿No tiene un número de seguro social pero debe declarar impuestos? tiene información para la solicitud o renovación del número individual de identificación del contribuyente o ITIN en varios idiomas. Encuéntrela en: www.irs.gov/itin