Our standards
- Answer first. Each guide opens with a direct answer, then the details and exceptions.
- Sources for every IRS fact. We cite IRS.gov, the Internal Revenue Manual, IRS forms and publications, the IRS Data Book and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. Sources are listed at the end of each page.
- Licensed review. A licensed tax professional reviews every guide before it’s published and whenever it changes. Their name, credential and the review date appear at the top of the page.
- No outcome promises. Our guides explain what the IRS decides and how. They never promise a result or a settlement amount.
- Say when you don’t need us. If the IRS offers a free, self-serve route that fits, we say so.
- Plain English. Short sentences, defined terms, and the IRS’s own names for its programs.
How we use AI in writing
AI tools may help us draft and update pages. A licensed reviewer checks every statement against its source before publishing, and is accountable for what the page says.
Keeping pages current
We re-review each guide at least once a year and whenever the IRS changes a rule or figure it cites.
Corrections
Found something wrong or out of date? Email [SUPPORT EMAIL]. We correct errors promptly and update the review date.