A-List Tax Service

05/08/2026

📞 IRS PHONE HACK 📞
Need to get an actual person on the phone at the IRS? Here’s a trick that worked for us 👇🏽

1️⃣ Call 1-800-TAX-1040
2️⃣ At the first menu, say nothing
3️⃣ When prompted again, say: “It’s something else”
4️⃣ At the next menu, say: “I have a question about my tax history”
5️⃣ Press nothing
6️⃣ Press 6
7️⃣ Press 1
8️⃣ Say nothing
9️⃣ Say: “More options”
🔟 Say: “Something else”

✅ You should now be placed in the queue to wait for a live representative.

Save this post for later because we all know calling the IRS can feel like a full-time job 😭

02/20/2026

We have received numerous reports that the IRS refund tracker is malfunctioning.

It’s currently:
❌ Saying info is incorrect
❌ Locking people out for “too many attempts”
❌ Not updating refund status

👉🏽 HOWEVER — refunds are still being processed and deposited (even PATH Act returns).

So if your status looks wrong, don’t panic 🙏🏽
This is a website issue, not a processing issue. 💼

02/02/2026

There has been many changes to the tax code from no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on car loans for individuals. Businesses can take 100% depreciation, have other flexible depreciation methods to use which creates huge right offs. Children have access to Trump accounts! I can go on and on! Please join us for regular updates from Akela Gaines-Porter

01/30/2026

01/26/2026

🚨 Tax Season Is Officially OPEN! 🚨

The IRS is now accepting and processing 2025 tax returns for the 2026 filing season. You can file anytime now through April 15, 2026!

👉 Important Reminder About Refunds:
If you claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) on your return, the PATH Act requires the IRS to delay sending those refunds until after Feb. 15th to help prevent fraud. That means you won’t see those refunds until late February/early March (or even a bit later), depending on when your return was accepted.

💬 About the “IRS Direct Deposit Schedule” people are sharing:
There isn’t an official IRS-published schedule that guarantees exact dates for every refund. What does exist is the IRS “Where’s My Refund?” tool — that’s the official source you should use to check your own refund status. Updates usually show within 24 hours after e-filing.

🔗 Check your refund status here:
➡️ https://www.irs.gov/wheres-my-refund

📈 General timing you might expect (based on IRS guidance & refund timing estimates):
• Most direct-deposit refunds arrive ~within 21 days after acceptance.
• If you claim EITC/ACTC, refunds typically begin late February/early March.
🧾 Tips to get your refund fastest:
✅ E-file your return
✅ Choose Direct Deposit
✅ Use the IRS tool to check status daily

See your personalized refund date as soon as the IRS processes your tax return and approves your refund. See your status starting around 24 hours after you e-file or 4 weeks after you mail a paper return.

01/16/2026

🚨 TAX SEASON UPDATE 🚨

The IRS officially opens the 2026 filing season on Monday, 1/26, which means that’s when they begin processing most individual tax returns + issuing refunds.

BUTTTT 👀 here’s the flex:
✅ I can start submitting returns early so my clients can get ahead of the rush and be first in line for processing

🎯 If you want your refund moving ASAP once processing starts, don’t wait until the last minute.

📲 Book your tax appointment now:
🚨 TAX SEASON UPDATE 🚨

The IRS officially opens the 2026 filing season on Monday, 1/26, which means that’s when they begin processing most individual tax returns + issuing refunds.

BUTTTT 👀 here’s the flex:
✅ I can start submitting returns early so my clients can get ahead of the rush and avoid the “waiting line” energy 😌💅🏾

🎯 If you want your refund moving ASAP once processing starts, don’t wait until the last minute. We also have refund advances up to $7,500 🤑

📲 Book your tax appointment now:
https://marketingpro.sbtpg.com/site/alist/online-scheduling?category=nzi3cxm5kfculs46

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01/06/2026

💰 REFUND ADVANCES ARE HERE! 💰

A-List Tax Services is now offering refund advances up to $7,500 for qualified clients.

⚠️ Important IRS Updates to Know:
• The IRS has not officially opened tax season yet
• Last year, the IRS opened on January 27, but the 2025 start date has not been announced
• Returns impacted by the PATH Act will experience mandatory delays

⏳ PATH Act Applies To:
• Earned Income Credit (EITC)
• Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)

👉 Even with these delays, you can file early, get approved, and be prepared as soon as the IRS begins processing returns.

📌 Refund advances are not guaranteed, are subject to eligibility and are based on your expected refund.