Social media scams; emergency preparedness; Work Opportunity Tax Credit; educational assistance programs and more
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e-News for Small Business September 16, 2025
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Issue Number: 2025-18
Inside This Issue
* The IRS warns all taxpayers to beware of costly social media tax scams [ #First ]
* National Preparedness Month is a great time to update emergency preparedness plans [ #Second ]
* Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available until the end of 2025 [ #Third ]
* Employers may help with college expenses through educational assistance programs [ #Fourth ]
* Applying for an EIN just got easier [ #Fifth ]
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* The IRS warns all taxpayers to beware of costly social media tax scams*
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The IRS warns businesses and individual taxpayers about fraudulent *tax schemes circulating on social media* that promote the misuse of credits such as the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit.
Many of the posts falsely claim all taxpayers are eligible for credits for which they don’t qualify, such as those meant for self-employed individuals or businesses.
These scams have led thousands of taxpayers to file inaccurate or frivolous returns, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties. James Clifford, the IRS Director of Return Integrity and Compliance Services cautions, “People who follow this advice could end up with rejected claims and a penalty of up to $5,000 in addition to any other penalties that might apply.”
To learn more about how to spot these scams and what to do if you believe you may be a victim, read this news release [ [link removed] ].
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* National Preparedness Month is a great time to update emergency preparedness plans*
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The IRS urges individuals and businesses to create or update their emergency preparedness plans.
Disaster readiness starts with safeguarding critical documents, recording valuables and knowing how to access IRS support. Keeping updated records can speed up recovery and make it easier to apply for disaster assistance and emergency relief [ [link removed] ] if a disaster strikes.
When the government declares a federal disaster, the IRS often delays filing and payment deadlines. The IRS automatically applies the relief based on the address of record the IRS has for the taxpayer. Taxpayers outside affected areas, including relief workers or those with affected tax records, may request assistance by calling 866-562-5227.
To learn more about what should be in an emergency preparedness plan see this news release [ [link removed] ].
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* Work Opportunity Tax Credit is available until the end of 2025*
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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit available to businesses that hire employees from groups who consistently face significant barriers to employment. The credit is available until *Dec 31, 2025*.
Before claiming the credit, the employer must first get certification an individual is certified as a member of one or more of these groups [ [link removed] ]. To complete this process, the employer submits IRS Form 8850, Pre-screening Notice and Certification Request for the Work Opportunity Credit [ [link removed] ], to their state workforce agency within 28 days after the eligible employee begins work. *Do not mail the form to the IRS*.
For more information review this tax tip [ [link removed] ].
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* Employers may help with college expenses through educational assistance programs*
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Small business employers can use educational assistance programs [ [link removed] ] to provide tax-free help to employees with undergraduate or graduate-level student loan debt and other education expenses.
Educational assistance programs can help pay for a variety of things, including:
* Books
* Equipment
* Supplies
* Tuition and other fees
* Qualified education loans
For more details about eligible expenses and how to claim them see this tax tip [ [link removed] ].
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* Applying for an EIN just got easier*
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The IRS recently updated the tool businesses use to apply for an Employer Identification Number [ [link removed] ] online. The update gives the tool a new look and an improves user experience.
The tool has a new look, but the overall functionality is the same. Federal, state, and local government entities can still get an EIN directly from the IRS in minutes, for free.
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