Tax considerations for people who are separating or divorcing Tax Tip 2023-97, July 31, 2023 — When couples separate or divorce, the change in their relationship status affects their tax situation. The IRS considers a couple married for tax filing purposes until they get a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance. Homeowners: review these house-related deductions and programs Tax Tip 2023-96, July 27, 2023 — The summer months are a popular time to buy or sell a house. New homeowners should put reviewing the tax deductions, programs and housing allowances they may be eligible for on their move in to-do list. Free tax filing options still available Tax Tip 2023-95, July 26, 2023 — IRS Free File remains available until Oct. 16 for taxpayers who still need to file a 2022 tax return. If a taxpayer filed for an extension ahead of the April 18, 2023, tax deadline, their return is due to the IRS by Oct. 16. Certain energy credits under the Inflation Reduction Act are elective pay eligible Tax Tip 2023-94, July 25, 2023 — Elective pay allows applicable entities, including tax-exempt and governmental entities that would otherwise be unable to claim certain credits because they do not owe federal income tax, to benefit from some clean energy tax credits. By choosing this election, the amount of the credit is treated as a payment of tax and any overpayment will result in a refund. Learn the warning signs of Employee Retention Credit scams Tax Tip 2023-93, July 24, 2023 — Businesses and tax-exempt organizations should watch out for telltale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. Scammers and unscrupulous promoters continue to run aggressive broadcast advertising, direct mail solicitations and online promotions for the credit. Things for extension filers to keep in mind as they prepare to file Tax Tip 2023-92, July 20, 2023 — Many people requested an extension to file their tax return after the usual April deadline. These filers have until Oct. 16, 2023, to complete and file their tax return. Tax to-dos for newlyweds to keep in mind Tax Tip 2023-91, July 19, 2023 — Anyone saying “I do” this summer should review a few tax-related items after the wedding. Big life changes, including a change in marital status, often have tax implications. Here are a few things couples should think about after they tie the knot. Summertime activities that might affect people’s tax return next year Tax Tip 2023-90, July 17, 2023 — For many people, summertime means change. Whether it's a life change like a marriage or a typical summer event – like sending the kids to camp – things people do in summer could affect their income taxes. Tax tips for new parents Tax Tip 2023-89, July 10, 2023 — Kids are expensive. Whether someone just brought a bundle of joy home from the hospital, adopted a teen from foster care, or is raising their grandchild. There are several tax breaks that can help. Accessible tax info and forms available with the IRS Alternative Media Center Tax Tip 2023-88, July 6, 2023 — The IRS strives to serve all taxpayers by providing tax information in a variety of formats and languages. As part of that goal, the IRS Alternative Media Center offers accessible products to help people who use assistive technology such as screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays, screen magnifying software and voice recognition software. Subscribe to IRS on social media and e-news to stay up to date Tax Tip 2023-87, July 5, 2023 — It’s easy to stay up to date on tax information year-round with the IRS verified social media accounts and e-news services. Taxpayers can get tips, guidance and the latest tax law news delivered to their social feed or inbox. Tax tip archive IRS tax tips from January 2011 forward.
