Garcia's Notary & Income Tax Svc

09/04/2026

💵 National Payroll Week is September 7–11!

The IRS is reminding employees and employers that now is a great time for a payroll checkup.

Employees: Review your paycheck withholding—especially if you recently changed jobs, got married or divorced, had a child, started working multiple jobs, or experienced a change in income.

Employers: Make sure payroll taxes are calculated correctly, deposits and returns are submitted on time, payroll records are maintained, and employee information is protected.

A quick review now can help prevent tax surprises and costly penalties later!

Need assistance with payroll or updating your Form W-4? Contact Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc LLC.

09/03/2026

📱 Social Media Influencers: Not Every Expense Is Tax-Deductible

A recent Tax Court case involved an influencer who spent thousands of dollars attending award shows, meeting celebrities, participating in sports experiences, and purchasing memorabilia. He posted photos and videos from these events and claimed the costs as business marketing expenses.

The court denied all the deductions.

Why? The expenses appeared to provide significant personal enjoyment, and the taxpayer did not prove that they were primarily for business purposes. Simply posting an experience online or gaining more followers does not automatically make the expense deductible.

The taxpayer also:

• Did not earn income from social media during the years involved
• Originally claimed the expenses as charitable donations
• Later changed them to business marketing expenses
• Did not have enough receipts or records connecting each expense to a business purpose

✅ The lesson: An influencer expense must be ordinary, necessary, and primarily related to an established business—not mainly a personal experience.

Keep detailed receipts, document the business purpose, and maintain records showing how each expense connects to income-producing activity. Calling something “content” or “marketing” does not automatically make it deductible.

Every situation is different, so speak with a tax professional before claiming influencer or content-creation expenses.

09/02/2026

⚠️ Proposed Changes to Refundable Tax Credits for Some Immigrants

The IRS has proposed new rules that could prevent certain noncitizens from receiving the **refundable portion** of these tax credits:

• Child Tax Credit
• Earned Income Tax Credit
• American Opportunity Tax Credit
• Adoption Tax Credit

Under the proposal, the refundable portion would generally be available only to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and certain “qualified aliens.” Qualified individuals may include green card holders, refugees, people granted asylum, trafficking survivors, and certain domestic violence survivors.

Some people who are legally present under certain visas and DACA recipients could be affected.

✅ This proposal would only affect the amount refunded after the credit first pays any federal income tax owed.

⚠️ Important: These are proposed regulations and are not final yet.** The changes would apply only after the regulations become final.

Every person’s immigration and tax situation is different. Please do not assume you are disqualified without reviewing your specific circumstances with a qualified tax professional.

09/02/2026

🌪️ Lost Important Records After a Disaster? Here’s Where to Start

Disasters can destroy important documents, but many records can be reconstructed for tax filings, insurance claims, or federal assistance.

✅ -Tax records: Download transcripts through your IRS Online Account, request them by mail, call **800-908-9946**, or submit Form 4506-T.

✅ -Bank records: Contact your bank or credit card company for copies of previous statements.

✅ -Personal property: Use photos, videos, receipts, canceled checks, and online pricing to help establish the value of damaged or lost items.

✅ -Real estate: Contact your mortgage company, title company, contractors, probate court, attorney, or county appraisal office for property and improvement records.

✅ -Vehicles: Contact the dealership for your purchase contract and use reputable resources to determine the vehicle’s fair market value.

Those living in federally declared disaster areas should also check their IRS Online Account for possible filing and payment extensions.

Preparation matters! Whenever possible, keep digital copies of important documents in a secure location.

For more information, visit:
[https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/reconstructing-records-after-a-natural-disaster-or-casualty-loss](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/reconstructing-records-after-a-natural-disaster-or-casualty-loss)

📞 Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc LLC
We’re here to help you understand your tax records and next steps.

08/27/2026

💍 Recently Married? Make These Changes Before Tax Season!

Marriage is an exciting milestone, but it can also change your tax situation. Taking a few simple steps now can make filing next year much easier:

✅ Report any name change to the Social Security Administration.
✅ Update your address with employers, financial institutions, the post office, and the IRS.
✅ Submit a new Form W-4 to your employer and review your tax withholding—especially if both spouses work.
✅ Remember that your marital status on December 31 determines your filing options for the entire year.
✅ Compare Married Filing Jointly and Married Filing Separately to determine which is more beneficial.
✅ Keep all W-2s, 1099s, and other important tax documents together.
✅ Review how marriage may affect your tax credits and deductions.

A little preparation now can help prevent delays and surprises later! Contact Garcia’s Notary & Income Tax Svc LLC if you need assistance preparing for the upcoming tax season. 💼📄

08/17/2026

Do you have life insurance or a will? When was the last time you reviewed them?

Life changes—marriage, divorce, new children or grandchildren, property purchases, and other major milestones can affect your plans. Be sure to update your beneficiaries and documents so they reflect your current situation and wishes.

Planning ahead today can help protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out correctly. ❤️

Send a message to learn more

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

🏈 WHO’S READY TO RUN IT BACK AT RELIANT? 👀🔥

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08/11/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT FINCEN UPDATE FOR SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS 🚨

FinCEN has permanently ended the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act.

✅ U.S. companies are no longer required to file BOI reports.
✅ U.S. persons are no longer required to provide or update BOI.
✅ FinCEN will delete information previously reported by U.S. persons.

Please note: Certain foreign entities registered to do business in the United States may still have reporting requirements, although they will not report information about U.S. persons.

This is a major update for millions of American small-business owners! Please share this information with other business owners who may still be unsure about their BOI filing responsibilities.

Source: fincen.gov

08/04/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is here, and we're here to help make your preparations a little easier!

Need documents notarized? We offer notary services for:
✔️ Proof of residence forms
✔️ Affidavits for exemption from school or child care immunizations (for reasons of conscience)
✔️ School and child care paperwork
✔️ Parent authorization forms and more

Skip the last-minute stress and get your documents taken care of before the first day of school! Stop by our office or contact us for more information. 🎒🍎