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IRS Tax Tips are brief, concise tax-related tips that cover a wide range of topics of general interest to taxpayers, businesses and tax professionals.

Types of major life events and how they can affect filing

Tax Tip 2026-55, July 14, 2026 — There are several kinds of major life events that can affect a taxpayer’s filing requirements, tax benefits and withholding.

Marriage means making changes before next filing season

Tax Tip 2026-54, July 7, 2026 — Marriage is an exciting milestone, but it can also affect a couple's tax situation. Here are some simple steps after the wedding that can help make filing next year's tax return easier.

Tips for businesses hiring seasonal or part-time employees

Tax Tip 2026-53, July 1, 2026 — The summer months are a common time for many businesses to seek out seasonal or part-time workers. If they’re hiring help, it's important to understand tax filing and withholding responsibilities.

Tax tip archive

IRS tax tips from January 2011 forward.