TLF Tax Services

08/28/2026

WHO CAN CLAIM THE CHILD? 👶🏽
Just because a child stays with you does NOT automatically mean you can claim them.
The IRS has rules involving relationship, residency, age, support and other factors.
Always check eligibility first.

08/27/2026

TAX PREPARER RED FLAG 🚩
“Come to me! I can get you $10K back!”
How can someone promise your refund without seeing your tax documents?
A professional calculates your refund using YOUR actual information not promises.

08/27/2026

The warns of an evolving digital assets scam where fraudsters are sending fake IRS letters that direct you to enroll your cryptocurrency in a “Digital Asset Compliance Portal” by a certain deadline. No such portal exists.

If you receive this notice, do not scan the QR code or provide any personal or financial information. Scammers are trying to steal your information and digital assets.

Stay alert and report these scams at www.irs.gov/scams

08/27/2026

Credibility in the tax industry is MORE than saying how many years you’ve been preparing taxes. 💯

It’s about what people can TRUST you to do.

🔥 Know the tax law—not just the software.
🔥 Stay compliant and keep learning.
🔥 Educate your clients, not just prepare their returns.
🔥 Build professional systems and show up BEFORE tax season.
🔥 Help others grow and let your RESULTS speak for you.

A PTIN and tax software can get you started—but knowledge, integrity, consistency, and results are what build your reputation.

Don’t just try to look established.

Build a business that proves you are. 🔥

08/26/2026

SIDE HUSTLERS, LISTEN! 💰
DoorDash? Uber? Hair? Lashes? Cleaning? Selling products?
Side-hustle and self-employment income may be!

08/26/2026

Common courtesy goes a long way!!

08/25/2026

A bigger refund doesn’t automatically mean someone “did your taxes better.”
Your refund is based on your individual tax situation,

08/24/2026

“How did she get $8,000 and I only got $2,000?”
Different income. Different withholding. Different dependents. Different credits.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

From Tax Professional to Tax Business Owner..👀🤞🏾 Who’s ready???