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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.

Important steps for future business owners

Tax Tip 2026-46, June 4, 2026 —Thinking of starting a business? One of the most important first steps for new entrepreneurs and future business owners is to ensure the right business structure is chosen.

Is that activity just a hobby or a business?

Tax Tip 2026-45, June 2, 2026 — Many people have hobbies - things they enjoy doing in their spare time - and some even make a little extra money from them. However, there’s a difference between a hobby and a business, especially how each is treated when it comes to filing taxes.

IRS verified is the way to go when it comes to social media and e-News services

Tax Tip 2026-44 May 28, 2026 — Social media can be a quick and easy way to get tax-related updates, especially with the many updates from the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.

Summer fun has begun: How common activities could impact the next tax return

Tax Tip 2026-43 May 26, 2026 — Summer hasn’t officially started, but summertime events and happenings certainly have. Most people aren’t thinking about taxes when there’s summer fun to be had, but there’s some common activities that could impact taxpayers in the next filing season.

Homeowners should review any tax benefits for homeownership

Tax Tip 2026-42 May 21, 2026 — The year is nearly half over which makes it a good time to remind homeowners and future homeowners to review their eligibility for any tax deductions, programs and housing allowances.

A more detailed look at what the right to be informed means

IRS Tax Tip 2026-41 May 19, 2026 — All taxpayers have the right to know what they need to do to comply with tax laws. This is one part of the Right to be Informed, one of the 10 fundamental rights that make up the IRS Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Eligible taxpayers may be able to resolve tax debt through an offer in compromise

Tax Tip 2026-40 May 14, 2026 — There are options available to taxpayers if they can’t pay their tax debt in full or if doing so would cause financial hardship.

Got mail from the IRS? Don’t toss it

Tax Tip 2026-39, May 12, 2026 — Some taxpayers may get mail from the IRS. It’s important to open any mail you receive and read it carefully.

National Small Business Week: Tools for business owners and entrepreneurs

Tax Tip 2026-38, May 7, 2026 — Being a small business owner or entrepreneur can be a heavy lift sometimes. Fortunately, there’re several tools and resources that can help them manage their tax responsibilities efficiently.

National Small Business Week 2026: Avoid the scam

Tax Tip 2026-37, May 4, 2026 — It’s National Small Business Week, and the IRS is sharing resources and highlighting key topics each day throughout the week.

Tax tip archive

IRS tax tips from January 2011 forward.