Thompson Accounting and Tax Services

10/18/2026

Money decisions have tax effects.

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

A new job, extra income, or a change in family expenses is a good reason to ask tax questions before filing. Bring the details of what changed to your tax preparation conversation.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

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10/17/2026

Working parents, here's today's family tax tip: Child Tax Credit: What Parents Should Know

The Child Tax Credit has qualifying-child, income and identification requirements that can change with the tax year.

Try this: Confirm child age and residency details before relying on a refund estimate.

Tax season is easier when you have your information ready.

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10/17/2026

Parents: check dependent details.

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

Review each dependent’s name, Social Security number, relationship, and eligibility before filing. Accurate information helps prevent avoidable processing problems; a refund or credit is never automatic.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

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10/16/2026

Working parents, here's today's family tax tip: Tax Credits for Working Families

Child-related credits may lower federal tax for eligible households. Eligibility depends on income, child-related requirements, and the applicable tax year.

Try this: Check the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit and dependent care rules separately.

Tax season is easier when you have your information ready.

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10/16/2026

HSA benefits start with eligibility.

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

A Health Savings Account can offer federal tax benefits for eligible individuals. Contribution limits, qualifying coverage, employer contributions, and qualified medical expenses matter. Avoid deducting expenses already paid with tax-free HSA funds.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

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10/15/2026

Moved? Update your tax address.

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

Keep your IRS mailing address current when you move. Review the address on your return and whether Form 8822 is needed so important tax notices can reach you.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

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10/14/2026

Standard deduction or itemizing?

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

Compare your eligible itemized deductions with the standard deduction for your filing status and tax year. Keep supporting records; personal spending does not automatically become deductible.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

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10/13/2026

Separated parents: who claims the child?

Let’s make your next tax conversation easier.

Before claiming a child, review where the child lived, support, and any required release. Different benefits can follow different rules: releasing a dependency claim does not transfer Earned Income Tax Credit eligibility.

Family checklist: write down household changes and gather the forms related to this topic. Bring your questions to your preparer.

Message our page TAX to ask about tax preparation with Thompson & Associates.

09/13/2026

09/10/2026

Taxes shouldn't feel like a mystery. 🧾

If you've got kids and a W-2 job, the Child Tax Credit is one of the biggest ways we help families like yours keep more of what you earn. And unlike some places, when you call us, you'll actually reach a real person who knows your file.

That's the whole point of working with us.