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As Tax Deadline Approaches, Consumers Are Going to AI Before Filing

March 25, 2026
taxes
Gig Work Is Making Tax Refunds Harder to Get
Taxes // March 25, 2026

As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as a significant financial windfall or an opportunity to bolster savings, those facing the greatest financial...

IRS Warns of Most Dangerous 2026 Tax Scams Targeting SMBs
Fraud Prevention // March 17, 2026

The “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams released by the IRS this year reads less like a seasonal advisory and more like a snapshot of a rapidly professionalizing fraud economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

IRS Clarifies How to Claim ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deductions
Taxes // November 21, 2025

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance that it said clarifies how to claim deductions associated with the “No Tax on Tips” law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Former FIS CEO Bisignano Will Add IRS CEO to Social Security Duties
Personnel // October 06, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appointed Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve in an additional role: the newly created position of CEO of the IRS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gig Work Is Making Tax Refunds Harder to Get

March 25, 2026
As the 2026 tax season unfolds, a sobering reality has emerged for the nearly 70% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. While many U.S. consumers view a tax refund as a significant financial windfall or an opportunity to bolster savings, those facing the greatest financial strain are statistically the least likely to receive one. This […]

Navigating the IRS’s Dirty Dozen: Protecting The Enterprise From Tax Scams

September 10, 2024
As Ben Franklin once said, nothing in life is certain except for death and taxes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Mind Your B’s and P’s: IRS Notices and Penalties Loom for Unprepared Firms This Fall

August 02, 2024
April has come and gone but a slew of IRS notices loom this fall as companies may be on the hook for erroneously filed returns, or incorrect information tied to...

Security Summit Alerts Tax Professionals to Growing Threat of Identity Theft

July 24, 2024
The Security Summit has issued a stern warning to tax professionals, urging them to heighten their awareness of indicators of identity theft as part of the ongoing “Protect Your Clients;...

Quick Reads
IRS Clarifies How to Claim ‘No Tax on Tips’ Deductions

November 21, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance that it said clarifies how to claim deductions associated with the “No Tax on Tips” law. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

Former FIS CEO Bisignano Will Add IRS CEO to Social Security Duties

October 06, 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appointed Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve in an additional role: the newly created position of CEO of the IRS. Get the Full Story...

Supreme Court Won’t Weigh in on Coinbase-IRS Dispute

June 30, 2025
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Coinbase customer fighting the IRS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

DOGE Reportedly Plans to Construct ‘Mega API’ in IRS ‘Hackathon’

April 06, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly planning a “hackathon” at the IRS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...