Riley's Tax Service

08/29/2026

New for next tax season!! CHECK IT OUT. So cool 😊 2k married or 1k single.

There’s a new tax benefit for charitable giving in 2026. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, taxpayers who don’t itemize may be able to deduct up to $1,000 in cash contributions to certain qualified organizations, or up to $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. See the new charitable contribution deduction rules and find out what qualifies: https://ow.ly/yGkH50ZyczK

08/27/2026

DID YOU KNOW?? Our Charlotte location is getting a face lift. Some of you may not know, but we bought the old LO Eye care building. Now more offices to serve the community even better. We CAN'T wait to see the finished project. What do you think? (picture is just a preliminary drawing)

08/17/2026

Don’t fall for an impersonating scam urging users to enroll in a bogus "Digital Asset Compliance Portal." Learn more about tax scams at www.irs.gov/scams

07/30/2026

Did you know? Tracking charitable donations

To help make tax filing easy, tax professionals encourage their clients to keep good records of all charitable contributions. This is especially important for tax year 2026, since taxpayers who do not itemize may now be able to deduct up to $1,000 in cash contributions – or $2,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly – made to certain qualified organizations.

Tax professionals and their clients can use the Tax Exempt Organization Search tool on IRS.gov to find organizations which are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

Clients should keep proof of all donations, whether donations are cash, check, other monetary gift, or non-cash. Client records should show the organization's name, the date of the contribution, the amount donated, and whether the organization provided any goods or services in exchange for the gift. For non-cash donations, clients should also keep records describing donated property and its fair market value. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tips-for-tracking-charitable-donations

07/30/2026

07/26/2026

: A significant win for taxpayers, the IRS is implementing the Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP) program. This change means eligible taxpayers will no longer need to request first-time penalty relief; it will be provided automatically.

Key Highlights:
• AEP will reduce the burden on taxpayers, especially those who are low-income or unable to afford representation.
• The IRS will automatically identify eligible taxpayers and suppress certain penalties, making the process more efficient and fair.
• This change is expected to benefit hundreds of thousands of taxpayers who previously missed out on relief due to lack of awareness or access.

The AEP program is a major step forward in modernizing tax administration, ensuring that relief is accessible to all, regardless of their ability to navigate the IRS system. As we celebrate this achievement, we also urge the IRS to preserve reasonable cause relief to ensure that taxpayers receive the most appropriate assistance based on their unique circumstances. For more details on how AEP will work and what it means for you, read the full blog post here: https://ow.ly/HGfx50ZqROS

Together, we can make tax administration more efficient and equitable!

07/16/2026

One of the B.E.S.T ways taxpayers can protect themselves from identity theft is by requesting an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number. What taxpayers should know about an IP PIN!!

*Anyone with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can request a free IP PIN, including taxpayers living abroad.
*It's a unique six-digit number known only to the taxpayer and the IRS.
* It helps verify a taxpayer's identity when they file a federal tax return. It also protects the taxpayer's account, even if they aren't required to file a return.
*Taxpayers must verify their identity before receiving an IP PIN.
* Tax professionals cannot request an IP PIN for a client but may use the number provided by the taxpayer when preparing and filing a return.
*A new IP PIN is issued each year for added security.
*Taxpayers who request an IP PIN online will need to retrieve their new one annually, starting mid to late January.
* Taxpayers who receive an IP PIN must include it on all federal tax returns they file during the year, including prior-year and amended returns.
* The IRS will never call, email, text, or message a taxpayer through social media channels to request their IP PIN.

Get an identity protection PIN (IP PIN) to protect your tax account.

07/16/2026

As we all can see with the haziness outside, wildfire smoke is no joke! For those who may not know what’s going on, there are several active wildfires in both Canada & Minnesota. These fires will likely burn for a while as they are in remote areas and not easily accessed by firefighters to extinguish them.

The smoke from these fires has blanketed the state of Michigan in a layer of thick smoke. The smoke will likely clear out by Friday, but air quality will likely be impacted all weekend.

The elderly, pregnant women, and children are most susceptible to wildfire smoke so please stay inside as much as possible and make sure to recirculate your car's AC while driving.

Follow MI Storm Chasers and your local weather channel/app for continuous updates.

06/17/2026

Great read about Michigan's Tax system this year. Thank you Steve for helping.

06/16/2026

HAVING A HARD TIME CONTACTING THE STATE OF MICHIGAN? You can request a Call Back online if you create an online account.
Once logged in to MITreasury eServices – Citizen, click on "More" then "View and Send Messages," then "Send a Message." When prompted to pick a message type, please select "Request a Callback" and include your full name, a call back number, and the primary focus of the call (return/refund status, ID verification, responding to a letter, etc.) in the body of the message. A Treasury customer contact agent will call you within 3 business days, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Click below to create a Citizen account, so you can communicate with them directly. Their phone lines are too full since their update to get through. We recommend you use this service. Click below

Treasury is aware of concerns regarding Individual Income Tax notices and returns processing. We are committed to addressing these problems directly and transparently.