COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning taxpayers about text messages falsely claiming to be from the department that leads recipients to a website impersonating ODT’s site.

Caring for a loved one can be a deeply fulfilling and rewarding experience, but can also come with challenges and expenses. Many caregivers dedicate their time and energy to caring for family members or friends who are unable to care for themselves due to illness, disability, or old age.

Fortunately, tax breaks are available in various countries to help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with caregiving.

Mark Bradstreet, founder of Bradstreet CPAs of Centerville and Xenia, has a membership in the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Southwest Ohio Chapter. ACFE is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.

The government’s initial list of jobs eligible for the new “no tax on tips” deduction includes tennis teachers, dancers, wedding planners and social-media influencers, opening the benefit to a range of Americans far beyond waiters and baristas.

Thinking of making your home more energy efficient? You may want to act fast. Big incentives for homeowners to get greener are about to go away.

Under President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, many federal home-energy tax credits will expire at the end of the year—so people will lose the current tax breaks for adding eco-friendlier appliances or systems like heat pumps and solar panels.

Owing back taxes can be a stressful and overwhelming situation. Whether you've fallen behind on your income taxes or have unresolved tax debt from previous years, it's essential to address the issue promptly and take the necessary steps to resolve it.