Patrick Murphy, Enrolled Agent

Enrolled Agent. Fifty-one years of tax professional experience. Intuit Expert Lead

[Patrick Murphy, Enrolled Agent @TaxPro10018]

Ten questions about Income Taxes?

Here are ten potential questions about income taxes:

1.) What is an income tax and how does it work?

2.) How are income tax rates determined?

3.) What is the difference between a progressive tax and a regressive tax system?

4,) What are the main types of income that are subject to tax?

5.) What is the difference between gross income and taxable income?

6.) How can deductions, credits, and exemptions reduce my income tax liability?

7.) What is the process for filing an income tax return?

8.) What happens if I make a mistake on my income tax return or fail to file it on time?

9.) How can I adjust the amount of income tax that is withheld from my paycheck?

10.) What is the role of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in income taxation?

While your friends, gardeners, bartenders, barbers

[Kelly Phillips Erb @taxgirl]

I read a post on another site that was filled with advice on how to act at a conference.
Yay, I guess? Maybe some folks find that useful, but I find it stressful.
Here's my tip: Be yourself. It's a chance to meet people and learn new things, not an audition. You'll be fine.

[Interesting things @awkwardgoogle]

This guy's story about working at Sears in the 90s has people questioning today's economy

[Patrick Murphy, Enrolled Agent @TaxPro10018]

Still waiting for my refund for 2025, and my wife is steamed.

Had to prove my identity. I am an Enrolled Agent, have a PTIN, and a CAF ID, and a Tax Professional Account with the IRS, have attended the IRS National Forums for almost 20 years, but still had to prove my identity.

Then received a letter dated May 18, 2026, that said it might be another 60 days before they can verify all the information and issue the refund.

Filed the return on February 27th.

@IRS @ScottBessent @IRSCEO

[Patrick Murphy, Enrolled Agent @TaxPro10018]

Still waiting for my refund for 2025, and my wife is steamed.

Had to prove my identity. I am an Enrolled Agent, have a PTIN, and a CAF ID, and a Tax Professional Account with the IRS, but still had to prove my identity.

Then received a letter dated May 18, 2026, that said it might be another 60 days before they can verify all the information and issue the refund.

Filed the return on February 27th.

[James Upton III, EA @uptonaccounting]

IRS just told me they had to hang up because they couldn’t read my fax. The truth was the guy couldn’t find the payment and asked me to mail in a letter. I guess everything needs to be worked through congressional aides, its disgusting the service we get! 90 minutes wasted!

[IRSnews @IRSnews]

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[Windy City ThunderBolts @WCThunderBolts]

Just keeping this right here. #GoBolts

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[USMC Lady Vet 🇺🇸 @Arkypatriot]

Throwback to when we were so privileged we got to build our own bookshelves with cinder blocks and planks

This thing was peak home decor. Sturdy enough to double as a bomb shelter, cute enough for the teacups and plant to vibe.

Modern kids will never understand the satisfaction of not spending $300 on something that falls apart in six months.

[Catturd ™ @catturd2]

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[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

A great way to see Van Gogh's "Starry Night" is to stare at the center of the spiral for 20 seconds and then look at the painting.

Why Starry Night was so famous: https://t.co/P8BvRGohvu

[Rodney Smith Jr @iamrodneysmith]

“ Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”- Unknown. You will never be forgotten !

[Nick Sortor @nicksortor]

🇺🇸 Last night, Gold Star wife @SharrellAnne2 made a plea on 𝕏, asking for a photo of her late husband SSG Alan Shaw’s grave at Arlington

And MAN did patriots step up!

DOZENS have visited SSG Shaw’s gravesite, including DNI @TulsiGabbard, who left a gift.

So freaking proud that we could make this happen!

THANK YOU, PATRIOTS! 🇺🇸

[Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 @TulsiGabbard]

It was an honor to visit your husband’s grave today on your behalf, and to pay my respects. It was wonderful to see the beautiful flowers representing many others who did the same. Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the loved ones they left behind. Thank you for your service and sacrifice @SharrellAnne2 🙏🏽

[SharrellAnne @SharrellAnne2]

This is probably a long shot, but if anybody happens to be in DC this weekend and plans on visiting Arlington, I would love to see a fresh photo of my husband’s grave in Section 60.

SSG Alan W. Shaw
Section 60, Grave 8451
B Co 1/12 Cav, 1st Cavalry Division
November 10, 1975 - February 9, 2007

There’s just something about knowing people still stop by, still say his name, still remember. 🇺🇸⭐🇺🇸

[The Best @TheBestqueenx]

Bravo

[Jen @SweetTexanRose]

I can’t decide which one I’m more impressed with, the lineman or the pilot. 🤯

[Nature Unedited @NatureUnedited]

Footage from the Mariana Trench. 10,792 meters (36,000 feet) below the ocean surface

[🅶🅾🆁🅺 @Raclure03]

Voilà pourquoi les caméraman ne meurent jamais dans les films d'horreur 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Math Files @Math_files]

A fascinating survey!