Fact sheets

FS-2026-09, March 2026 — The IRS warns taxpayers annually about new and evolving scams, fraud, and misleading schemes designed to steal taxpayers’ money and personal information. With recent provisions under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill changing credits, deductions, and eligibility rules, some scammers may try to trick taxpayers by making false promises about eligibility for new or expanded tax credits and deductions.

FS-2026-08, March 2026 ― The One, Big, Beautiful Bill introduces new and expanded tax benefits. While these changes may help taxpayers, they can also create confusion, especially during the first filing season when they apply. Scammers often exploit uncertainty surrounding new laws.

FS-2026-07, March 2026 ― Certain provisions in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill signed into law on July 4, 2025, lessen the tax burden for gig economy workers. By making certain business deductions permanent, the new law allows gig workers to keep more of what they’ve earned.

FS-2026-06, March 2026 — With recent provisions under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill changing credits, deductions, and eligibility rules, some dishonest tax return preparers may try to exploit taxpayersby making false refund promises.

FS-2026-05, March 2026 — New deductions created by the One, Big, Beautiful Bill do not change how taxpayers file their returns. They change what information taxpayers must include. This fact sheet outlines the records and documents needed to claim new OBBB deductions for the 2025 tax year.

FS-2026-04, March 2026 — IRS Schedule 1-A, Additional Deductions was created to calculate and claim four new tax deductions enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This schedule consolidates the new tax deductions in one place so taxpayers can determine their total additional deductions and reduce taxable income appropriately.

FS-2026-03, February 2026 — This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about refundability and Special Needs Determinations made by Indian tribal governments for the Adoption Tax Credit.

FS-2026-02, January 2026 — This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about the implementation of Executive Order 14247, Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account.

FS-2026-01, January 2026 — This Fact Sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation, such as who may be eligible to claim the deduction, including federal employees, and where to find supplemental information on eligibility and other rules.

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