12/28/2025
🚨 Todays Tax Tip 🚨
Being the first to have your return submitted to the IRS is not always the best thing, especially with the IRS making changes to its systems every year.
With the economy the way it is, a lot of self-employed individuals are picking up part-time jobs or additional income streams just to make ends meet. Because of that, the IRS is more than likely going to flag more returns this tax year than ever before, especially with the advancement of AI and data matching.
One area I am seeing more people flagged for is income verification. The IRS is paying closer attention to whether all income is being reported.
Do not assume that just because you were able to file in previous years using only your self-employed income that you can do the same now. Leaving off other income just so you can be part of the first wave of returns is risky.
My advice: wait until you have all of your income statements before filing. Filing fast is not worth the stress of dealing with delays, audits, or IRS letters later.
Slow down. File right. Protect yourself.
