Episodes

  • The IRS Criminal Investigation And Cancer Scam Edition

    The IRS Criminal Investigation And Cancer Scam Edition
    Feb 18 2025

    On this week’s episode of the Forbes Tax Breaks Podcast, Forbes Senior Writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb discusses the IRS Criminal Investigation, including its role in taking down a fake cancer scam. Also, she covers the slow start to the tax filing season, movement on the budget, rescheduling cannabis, and a little tax trivia.

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    19 mins
  • Up-To-Date Tax Info On IRS Direct File, VITA, And More

    Up-To-Date Tax Info On IRS Direct File, VITA, And More
    Feb 11 2025

    This week on Tax Breaks, we’re talking about IRS programs for taxpayers that need a hand, plus Trump tariffs,, the Earned Income Tax Credit, the student loan interest deduction, seasonal filing statistics, industry updates, and a beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting update.

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    19 mins
  • If You Claim The Earned Income Tax Credit, Your Refund Can't Come Until This Date

    If You Claim The Earned Income Tax Credit, Your Refund Can't Come Until This Date
    Feb 4 2025

    On this week's episode of the Forbes Tax Breaks Podcast, Forbes Senior Writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb discusses the removal of IRS documents related to DEI initiatives, the impact of the IRS hiring freeze, and new tax scams targeting taxpayers. Additionally, this episode features a trivia question about audit odds and highlights the passing of Carolyn Ann Tavenner, a key figure in IRS history.

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    19 mins
  • What To Know About The Not-So-Usual 2025 Tax Season

    What To Know About The Not-So-Usual 2025 Tax Season
    Jan 29 2025
    Jan 28, 2025 Forbes Tax BreaksOn this first episode of the Forbes Tax Breaks Podcast, Forbes Senior Writer and tax attorney Kelly Phillips Erb discusses the implications of the Trump administration's policies on the 2025 tax season. She highlights potential challenges due to hiring freezes and policy changes, and explores the impact on international taxation and foreign relations. Additionally, we answer a taxpayer question about the tax implications of child support and alimony. And we end by testing your knowledge of tax history. Subscribe to the Tax Breaks Newslette herer:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...00:00 Introduction00:44 The Impact of Donald Trump Executive Actions07:48 Supreme Court Puts Business Ownership Reporting Block On Hold10:30 Taxpayer Q&A11:52 Tax Stats And Updates14:53 Tax Industry Updates16:40 Tax Trivia17:56 OutroSHOW NOTES:Werfel’s Last Day:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...Long’s nomination:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...Executive order hiring freeze:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...Tax season open:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...Executive order trade:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...Executive order birthright:https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenca...Supreme Court CTA:https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphi...FinCEN:https://www.fincen.gov/boiTax Notes transcript:https://www.forbes.com/sites/taxnotes...Foreign giftshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/virginia...Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?s...Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more:https://account.forbes.com/membership...Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: / forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: / forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    19 mins