In this article ▾
TL;DR — The Big Stuff
IRS will open Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturday June 27 for the last time this year. The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee released 18 recommendations. The One Big Beautiful Bill’s Federal Scholarship Tax Credit now covers 27 states. And IRS is hiring nationwide.
Final Saturday Hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The IRS announced that select Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TACs) will be open on Saturday, June 27 for the last time in 2026.
If you missed the tax filing deadline or need in-person help with a tax issue, this is your last chance to walk into an IRS office on a Saturday this year.
What can you do at a Taxpayer Assistance Center?
- Get help filing a past-due tax return
- Make a payment or set up a payment plan
- Get a transcript
- Resolve account issues
- Apply for an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
Proof: IRS News Release IR-2026-78, June 22, 2026 (irs.gov)
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit — 27 States On Board
The IRS announced that 27 states have signed up for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This is a new tax credit that lets you claim a federal tax break when you donate to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| What is it? | A federal tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations |
| Who qualifies? | Taxpayers in one of the 27 participating states |
| What is it for? | Scholarships for elementary and secondary education |
| Part of what? | The One Big Beautiful Bill Act |
Proof: IR-2026-76, June 8, 2026 (irs.gov)
IRS + Security Summit: New Anti-Fraud Framework
The IRS and its Security Summit partners announced a restructuring of their public-private partnership to fight tax fraud. Identity theft tax fraud is one of the biggest risks taxpayers face. Scammers file fake returns using your Social Security number and collect your refund before you even file.
Proof: IR-2026-75, June 8, 2026 (irs.gov)
Nationwide Hiring Events
IRS is holding a series of hiring events across the country through July for customer service representatives and tax examining technicians. This is the IRS trying to fix its biggest problem: not enough people to answer phones and process returns.
Relevant IRS Forms
- Form 1040 — Individual Tax Return
- Form 1040-ES — Estimated Tax
- Form W-2 — Wage and Tax Statement
- Form W-4 — Withholding Certificate
Proof: IR-2026-72, June 4, 2026 (irs.gov)
Risks to Watch
- Fraud Risk: With the new anti-fraud framework announcement, scammers may ramp up phishing emails pretending to be from the IRS. Remember: the IRS will never email, text, or call you demanding payment.
- Deadline Risk: The Q2 estimated tax payment deadline was June 15, 2026. If you missed it, pay as soon as possible to reduce penalties. The next deadline is September 15, 2026.
- Refund Risk: If you have not filed your 2025 return, you are at risk of a scammer filing a fraudulent return in your name. Use IRS Free File to submit now — it costs nothing.
What You Should Do Now
| Action | Deadline | How |
|---|---|---|
| File 2025 tax return if you have not | ASAP | Use Form 1040 |
| Pay missed Q2 estimated taxes | ASAP | Use Form 1040-ES |
| Check if your state participates in FSTC | Before school year | Check your state tax agency website |
| Visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center | June 27 (Saturday) | Check irs.gov/help/contact-your-local-irs-office |
| Review your withholding for 2026 | Anytime | Update Form W-4 |
Sources
- IR-2026-78, June 22, 2026 — IRS Final Saturday Hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers. irs.gov
- IR-2026-77, June 17, 2026 — Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2026 Annual Report. irs.gov
- IR-2026-76, June 8, 2026 — 27 States Sign Up for Federal Scholarship Tax Credit. irs.gov
- IR-2026-75, June 8, 2026 — IRS and Security Summit New Anti-Fraud Framework. irs.gov
- IR-2026-72, June 4, 2026 — IRS Nationwide Hiring Events. irs.gov
- BrieflyGo IRS Form Library. brieflygo.com/forms