National Work and Family Month was established in 2003 by a Senate resolution. The month of October was chosen to help communicate and celebrate progress towards creating more flexible work environments and helping individuals better balance their work-life commitments. The Internal Revenue Service is participating in National Work and Family Month by issuing a series of informative tips on work-life balance throughout the month of October. The agency plans a series of news releases, fact sheets and tax tips. Topics covered include family-owned businesses, family tax credits, military tax benefits and scams and security issues. News Releases October 8, 2019 – IRS celebrates National Work and Family Month October 15, 2019 - IRS celebrates military families during National Work and Family Month October 22,2019 - IRS urges families, teens to make online safety a priority Tax Tips October 3, 2019 - Here’s how the credit for other dependents can benefit taxpayer October 7, 2019 - The earned income tax credit can put money in taxpayers’ pockets October 9, 2019 - The child tax credit benefits eligible parents October 17, 2019 - Taxpayers can compare eligibility and benefits of two education credits Fact Sheets October 8, 2019 - Employers may claim tax credit for providing paid family and medical leave to employees October 15, 2019 - Tax situations when taking care of a family member October 23, 2019 - Tax treatment for family members working in the family business Tax Info to Share Ready-to-use articles Is your company eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit? Tax credit benefits employers providing paid family and medical leave Education is the key to avoiding tax scams Infographics Employers May Claim Credit For Providing Paid Family & Medical LeavePDF Social Media Instagram: Access the new account, IRSNews at https://www.instagram.com/irsnews or the Instagram app. YouTube: Features video tips in English, Spanish and American Sign Language. Twitter: Follow @IRSnews for tax announcements. @IRStaxpros tweets news for tax professionals. @IRSenEspanol has information in Spanish. @IRStaxsecurity posts scam alerts. Facebook. News and information for taxpayers and tax return preparers, also in Spanish. LinkedIn. The IRS shares agency updates and job opportunities. Resources Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center E-news subscriptions Section 45S Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave FAQs Employee Frequently Asked Questions - Leave and Benefits Military Family Tax Benefits Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs Sharing Economy Tax Center Disability and Earned Income Tax Credit Work Opportunity Tax Credit Qualifying Life Events Tax Information for Parents Helpful Links Publications Publication 5307, Tax Reform Basics for Individuals and Families About Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide About Publication 503, Child and Dependent Care Expenses About Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education IRS Tools Tax Withholding Estimator Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Interactive Tool Assistant (ITA)
