<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SMJ Accounting Firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[SMJ Accounting Firm]]></description><link>https://www.smjaccounting.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:40:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.smjaccounting.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Tax benefits for homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners should review any tax benefits for homeownership The year is nearly half over which makes it a good time to remind homeowners and future homeowners to review their eligibility for any tax deductions, programs and housing allowances. If eligible, these tax benefits could help with some of the common costs of being a homeowner. Deductible house-related expensesTaxpayers must itemize their deductions to deduct homeownership expenses. Most home buyers take out a mortgage to buy their...]]></description><link>https://www.smjaccounting.com/post/tax-benefits-for-homeownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0f7c60a2438924d10aad43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:44:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a6bd209816b54d1eca7231d293d682f7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Varies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRS assesses $162 million in penalties over false tax credit claims tied to social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[IR-2025-90, Sept. 8, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is alerting taxpayers about a growing number of 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. These scams have led thousands of taxpayers to file inaccurate or frivolous returns, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties. Since 2022, the IRS has seen a surge in questionable refund claims fueled by...]]></description><link>https://www.smjaccounting.com/post/irs-assesses-162-million-in-penalties-over-false-tax-credit-claims-tied-to-social-media</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f5659d76646ed86e45728a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:26:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Varies</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>