John Lebbs, CPA

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

07/16/2026

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.

06/29/2026

As tax refund delivery methods transition to fully electronic federal payments, Direct Deposit remains the safest and quickest way to receive your refund. Join the age of electronic options: irs.gov/directdeposit

06/21/2026

Happy ! Being a dad is wonderful, and you can also qualify for an tax credit. The Child Tax Credit can give you up to $2,200 per qualifying child.

Find out if you can claim this credit at www.irs.gov/ctc.

06/15/2026

Did you get a call, email, or text message saying you might be eligible for a government grant or program? Nobody from the government will ever get in touch to demand your Social Security number to see if you qualify. Only a scammer will. ejcc.acl.gov/imposters

06/13/2026

Second quarter estimated tax payments are due June 15. It's fast and easy to get your payment to the online. We accept payments from bank accounts, credit cards, debit cards and digital wallets.

Make your estimated tax payment today at www.irs.gov/payasyougo

06/09/2026

: Do you need proof that you didn't file a tax return this year for your financial aid? You can get a verification of non-filing letter from the after June 15. You can create an IRS Online Account to view, print or download your letter. You can also use the Get Transcript by Mail option online -- call the automated transcript service or fill out and send in Form 4506-T.

Visit https://ow.ly/N4N050Z1Nxz to request your letter.