Gift card scams peak during the holidays, exploiting legitimate requests. Scammers impersonate the IRS, demanding payment for fake debts or tax bills with gift cards, which the IRS does not accept. Victims should report scams to authorities and remember the IRS will never demand immediate payment or threaten arrest.
Category: IRS Tax Tips
No more IRS refund checks: What you need to know for 2026
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025. Read on for more information about what this means for you!
Video Tip: How to access your IRS account
This video explains how to create an IRS.gov account so you can access your individual account information, including balance, payments, tax records, and much more.
IRS 2024 Tax Deadlines Extended for All Arkansans
The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief in the form of extended filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Arkansas. All Arkansas taxpayers now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
How to avoid tax scams
Tax scammers are constantly creating new ways to steal your personal or financial information. But if you know what to watch out for, you can avoid falling victim to a tax scam. The best defenses are to identify the warning signs of a potential scam and to know how the IRS will legitimately contact you.
Understanding IRS Notices: What They Mean and What to Do
If you receive a letter from the IRS, don't panic. Open it and read it carefully, taking note of any necessary next steps and deadlines. Understand the reason for the letter and your options. If needed, dispute the IRS decision or send additional information. Read on for more tips and taxpayer resources!
Video Tip: Getting Ready to File Taxes
Joyia Yorgey, Executive Director of Arkansas Asset Builders, joined with Legal Aid of Arkansas to explain how to create an IRS.gov account.
An Identity Protection PIN can help shield you from tax-related identity theft
An Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) stops identity thieves from filing a fraudulent tax return using your Social Security number (SSN). Read on for info about how to request an IP PIN online, by mail, or in person.
An Offer in Compromise can help certain taxpayers resolve tax debt
If you can't pay your full tax liability or if paying would cause financial hardship, you may want to consider applying for an IRS Offer in Compromise.
Tax planning doesn’t stop after you file a tax return
Just because a taxpayer filed a tax return doesn’t mean they should forget taxes until next year. What you do now may affect the tax you owe or the refund you may receive next year.
