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A privately owned tax information site that explains U.S. tax law in plain English. IRS.com is not affiliated with the U.S. government. The official IRS website is IRS.gov.
What IRS.com is
IRS.com is a privately owned and operated tax information resource. We are not the Internal Revenue Service and have no affiliation with any branch of the U.S. federal government. Our aim is to help everyday Americans understand how U.S. tax law works, in plain English and without the jargon.
The U.S. tax code spans thousands of pages, and even simple situations, like filing a return, understanding your bracket or claiming a deduction, can feel opaque without a financial background. IRS.com explains them clearly.
What we don't do
An educational resource, not tax advice
IRS.com does not prepare or file tax returns, represent taxpayers before the IRS, or provide legal counsel. Our content is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation.
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How we work
Our editorial process is meant to keep each article accurate and current for the tax year it covers.
Read the editorial policyExpert authorship
Every article is written by a credentialed tax professional — CPA, Enrolled Agent, JD, or CFP. We do not publish anonymous or AI-only content.
Technical review
A second credentialed reviewer independently checks facts, figures, and IRS citations before publication.
IRS source grounding
All dollar amounts, thresholds, and rules are traced to official IRS publications — not estimates or secondary sources.
Ongoing updates
Articles are revisited whenever the IRS issues new guidance, inflation adjustments, or legislative changes.
Authors
All authorsJacob Dayan
CPA
Jacob Dayan is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
Jasmine DiLucci
JD, CPA
Jasmine DiLucci is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
Jessie Seaman
Tax Professional
Jessie Seaman is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
Markos Banos
Tax Writer
Markos Banos is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
Nick Charveron
EA
Nick Charveron is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
Sarah Nieschalk
Tax Writer
Sarah Nieschalk is a tax professional at IRS.com with expertise in U.S. federal and state tax law. Their articles are written to help taxpayers understand complex tax topics in plain English.
What we cover
All topicsCommercial relationships
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