Tax Help

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can be costly for employers and deny workers their rights. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has proposed a rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act to clarify worker status, aligning with federal court precedent. The proposed rule uses the "economic reality" test, considering factors such as:
- Worker control over the work
- Opportunity for profit or loss potential based on initiative and investment
- Skill required for the work
- Permanence of the working relationship
- Integration of the worker into the production process

The rule emphasizes actual practices over theoretical possibilities and includes eight examples showing how these factors apply in specific situations.

We encourage you to share your comments and feedback on the proposal by 11:59 pm ET on April 28, 2026.

Your Social Security and SSI payments will continue even during a federal government shutdown. Create a personal my Social Security account today to manage and receive updates on your benefits online: www.ssa.gov/myaccount/

The big beautiful bill that was just passed ensures that nearly 90% of Social Security beneficiaries will no longer pay federal income taxes on their benefits.

Social Security Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Historic Tax Relief for Seniors | SSA The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans.

A Honduran man has been sentenced for illegal use of a number to obtain employment.

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The Treasury Department has announced it will not enforce penalties or fines related to the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership reporting rule—both under existing deadlines and after upcoming rule changes. Treasury plans to limit the rule to foreign reporting companies only.

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FEMA automatic tax extension for Los Angeles fire victims.

California extends tax relief to LA fire victims Affected taxpayers now have until Oct. 15 to file and pay their taxes, matching the federal relief from the IRS.

Businesses and residents impacted by the : You can apply for disaster assistance to help you rebuild and recover.

📝 Apply in person or online: https://www.sba.gov/california-wildfires

For help with your application:
☎️ Call: 1-800-659-2955
📧 Email: [email protected]

Pandemic Loan Fraud Cases are starting to come out of the woodwork.

Arizona business owner sentenced to prison after using COVID-19 loans on home, travel A 51-year-old business owner is going to prison after a conviction of fraud for misusing COVID-19 loans from the government.

IRS Postpones Tax Deadlines Until Oct. 15 for Victims of Los Angeles County Wildfires Currently, only individuals and households that reside or have a business in Los Angeles County qualify for tax relief. However, the same relief will be offered to any counties designated by FEMA in the coming days or weeks.