John Lebbs, CPA

08/31/2026

Need more time to pay your tax bill? You may qualify for an installment agreement.
Learn more: irs.gov/payments

08/27/2026

The warns of an evolving digital assets scam where fraudsters are sending fake IRS letters that direct you to enroll your cryptocurrency in a “Digital Asset Compliance Portal” by a certain deadline. No such portal exists.

If you receive this notice, do not scan the QR code or provide any personal or financial information. Scammers are trying to steal your information and digital assets.

Stay alert and report these scams at www.irs.gov/scams

08/14/2026

Smart financial habits start with staying informed. This , take a few minutes to review your tax withholding with the Tax Withholding Estimator. Checking your tax withholdings only takes a few minutes and can help make tax time easier. Start here: irs.gov/estimator

08/11/2026

07/27/2026

Fraudsters have found clever ways to alter the names and amounts on checks you've written. Use these simple steps to prevent them from taking your money.

07/25/2026

What happens if you receive a notice that the changed your tax return and you don't agree? The Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TBOR) has you covered. You have the right to challenge the IRS's position and be heard. We explain what that means to you in the latest IRS tax tip.

Learn more about TBOR at https://ow.ly/cAqs50ZnusL.

07/17/2026

Leave the pickles to Picklesburgh! An Identity Protection PIN helps lock your tax account from ID thieves trying to file fraudulent tax returns using your information. To avoid future issues, the urges you to sign up: www.irs.gov/ippin

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City of Pittsburgh

07/11/2026

Saving for retirement starts with understanding the rules.

For 2026, you can contribute up to $7,500 to your traditional and Roth IRAs combined ($8,600 if you're age 50 or older), or your taxable compensation for the year, whichever is less.

You may also be eligible to contribute to an IRA even if you're covered by a retirement plan at work or if you're filing jointly with a spouse who has taxable compensation.

Be sure to review contribution limits, deduction rules, and income restrictions before making contributions. The has resources to help you plan for retirement and avoid excess contribution penalties.

Learn more: irs.gov/retirement

07/08/2026

, buying supplies for your classroom on summer break? You may be able to deduct up to $300 from your taxes. Eligible kindergarten through grade 12 educators can deduct qualified expenses such as books, professional development courses and more.

See which expenses qualify at https://ow.ly/BWHy50Zgpm4.