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Instruction 7218 Instructions for Form 7218, Clean Fuel Production Credit Dec 2026 09/22/2026
Form 1040-SS U.S. Self-Employment Tax Return (Including the Additional Child Tax Credit for Bona Fide Residents of Puerto Rico) 2026 09/22/2026
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IR-2026-112SP: IRS envía alerta sobre estafas de crédito tributario con el enfoque hacia los Gobiernos tribales indígenas

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IRS envía alerta sobre estafas de crédito tributario con el enfoque hacia los Gobiernos tribales indígenas

Contribuyentes y Gobiernos tribales indígenas deben tener cuidado con estas estrategias fraudulentas 

WASHINGTON — El Servicio de Impuestos Internos envió un aviso a los contribuyentes, gobiernos tribales indígenas, negocios y profesionales de impuestos acerca de promotores que venden “Créditos tributarios para gobiernos tribales indígenas” falsos que no existen bajo la ley federal. Los promotores están declarando falsamente que estos créditos pueden reducir una deuda de impuestos federales o generar fondos. 

Los promotores anuncian estos créditos falsos generalmente como “Créditos tributarios para gobiernos tribales indígenas”, “Créditos tributarios para personas nativo-americanas”, “Créditos tributarios para tribus soberanas”, u otros nombres similares. Estos créditos tributarios federales no existen y contribuyentes que los reclamen pueden enfrentarse a multas civiles y criminales. 

“Proteger a los contribuyentes y la integridad del sistema tributario permanece un enfoque central dentro de la misión del IRS”, comentó el director ejecutivo del IRS Frank J. Bisignano. “Por esta razón, el IRS siempre se enfrentará a aquellos que intenten estrategias tributarias fraudulentas e ilegales que, si no se afrontan, pueden reducir la confianza en nuestro sistema tributario”.

Los promotores típicamente animan a contribuyentes a comprar estos supuestos créditos de una entidad que ellos dicen es asociada a un gobierno tribal indígena. Pueden prometer un rendimiento de inversión al reducir una deuda tributara o generar un reembolso tributario y pueden presionar a los contribuyentes a que actúen de inmediato. 

Los promotores también pueden urgir a contribuyentes que hayan reclamado estos créditos falsos a desafiar al IRS durante una auditoría. Una declaración de impuestos federales que reclame un Crédito tributario para gobiernos tribales indígenas no existente contiene un reclamo falso, sin importar si el reembolso fue emitido inicialmente basado al Crédito tributario para gobiernos indígenas falso. 

Los contribuyentes son responsables de que la información reportada en sus declaraciones de impuestos esté correcta. Participar en una estrategia fraudulenta abusiva puede resultar en el asesoramiento de la cantidad correcta de impuesto adeudado, multas e intereses y, potencialmente, penalidades y encarcelamiento. 

Los asesores financieros y profesionales de impuestos deben tener cuidado si interactúan con promotores y deben evitar facilitar estas estrategias. 

¿Cómo los promotores pueden malinterpretar la ley tributaria?

Los promotores usualmente usan disposiciones tributarias o programas gubernamentales legítimos para crear estrategias fraudulentas que parecen reales. Por ejemplo, pueden:

  • Afirmar que existe un acuerdo gubernamental. Los promotores pueden citar un acuerdo entre el Departamento del Tesoro, Departamento del Interior y/o ciertos gobiernos tribales indígenas que permite la conversión de pagos de fondos fiduciarios tribales a créditos tributarios federales. Estos acuerdos no existen. 
  • Malinterpretar créditos tributarios transferibles. Los promotores pueden citar disposiciones que permite la transferencia de ciertos créditos entre contribuyentes. La ley federal permite las transferencias solo para créditos de energía específicos y esto no establece un Crédito tributario para gobiernos tribales indígenas. 
  • Abusar el crédito tributario para nuevos mercados. Promotores pueden referirse a la sección 45D del Código de Impuestos Internos y el crédito tributario para nuevos mercados. Este programa no tiene alguna relación con estos créditos tributarios para gobiernos tribales indígenas falsos. 
  • Hacer declaraciones falsas acerca de propiedad tribal. Los promotores pueden declarar que una compañía adueñada por miembros de una tribu indígena puede recibir créditos tributarios por su estado soberano. Ningún estatuto o acuerdo federal establece un crédito como este. 
  • Malinterpretar órdenes ejecutivas o la ley federal. Los promotores pueden citar órdenes ejecutivas y disposiciones del Código de Impuestos Internos como la autoridad para un crédito para gobiernos tribales indígenas. Estos no establecen un crédito como este. 
  • Señalar a declaraciones de impuestos previamente aceptadas. Los promotores pueden declarar que, si el IRS aceptó una declaración de impuestos anteriormente, esto es prueba de que el crédito es válido. Una declaración aceptada no significa que el IRS haya aprobado un crédito reclamado en dicha declaración. 

Los promotores pueden cobrar una tarifa por arreglar la supuesta compra del crédito o crear documentación que apoye el reclamo. También pueden proveer supuestas opiniones legales que dicen fueron preparadas o apoyadas por una firma o abogado de buena reputación. 

Cuidado con estas señales de alerta 

Los contribuyentes, gobiernos tribales indígenas, negocios y profesionales de impuestos deben estar al pendiente de las señales de alerta de una estrategia fraudulenta abusiva que incluyen:

  • Ofertas para comprar créditos tributarios por un precio significativamente inferior a su valor. 
  • Declaraciones que dicen que solo un número limitado de créditos están disponibles o que los contribuyentes deben actuar de inmediato. 
  • Referencias a acuerdos gubernamentales o entre agencias que no están disponibles al público. 
  • Opciones legales que no pueden verificarse directamente con la firma o el abogado identificado. 
  • Peticiones para firmar un acuerdo de confidencialidad antes de recibir información básica acerca del crédito. 

Cómo reportar estrategias tributarias fraudulentas 

Los contribuyentes y gobiernos tribales indígenas pueden usar el Formulario 14242(SP), Informar Sospechas de Promociones Tributarias o Preparadores de Impuestos Abusivos, para reportar un presunto plan abusivo de evasión de impuestos y/o los preparadores de declaraciones de impuestos que promuevan dichos planes.

Los contribuyentes con información sobre el fraude tributario o cualquier actividad ilegal relacionada a los impuestos pueden reportarlo al visitar la página IRS.gov/submitatip (en inglés).

Para más información sobre estrategias y estafas tributarias comunes, visite la página Estafas de impuestos en IRS.gov. 

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Tax Tip 2026-70: Caring for a family member or relative? Understand the special tax rules

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Issue Number: Tax Tip 2026-70

Caring for a family member or relative? Understand the special tax rules

Family members who are paid to take care of a loved one may have tax responsibilities. This depends on whether they are considered an employee or provide their services as their own business.

Let’s go over the special rules of being a family caregiver.

When a caregiver is considered an employee
A caregiver is someone who performs in-home services for elderly or disabled individuals. Generally, they are considered an employee and the person being cared for is considered the employer. This could make them responsible for employment taxes. However, there are some cases when the employer may not owe employment taxes. Some examples are when the caregiver is:

  • Their spouse
  • Their child under the age of 21
  • Their parent, unless an exception applies
  • An employee who is under the age of 18 at any time during the year, unless an exception applies

It’s important to know that even if they don’t owe employment taxes, they are still required to report the caregiver’s compensation on Form W-2. See Table 1, “Do You Need to Pay Employment Taxes” on page 5 of Publication 926, Household Employer's Tax Guide, for more information.

When a caregiver isn’t considered an employee
Sometimes, caregivers aren’t considered employees, but they are still required to report the compensation as income on their Form 1040 or 1040-SR. They may also be required to pay self-employment tax depending on the facts and circumstances.

Here are some examples of when a family member caregiver typically wouldn’t owe a self-employment tax:

  • If a family member caregiver is paid by an insurance company to take care of their spouse. The taxpayer would still be required to report the income though.
  • If a family member caregiver received income from a state agency to care for their grandchildren so their daughter could work. Again, the taxpayer would still be required to report any income.

When self-employment tax may apply
If the caregiver is engaged in a trade or business providing care services, they would be required to pay self-employment tax. For example:

  • A caregiver received income from a state agency to care for their grandmother, and they operate a sole proprietorship adult day-care business for multiple clients, including their grandmother, in their home. The taxpayer would owe self-employment tax since the taxpayer is engaged in a trade or business of providing care giving services as a sole proprietor operator of an adult day care. The taxpayer must report the full amount of the payment as income on both Schedule C and Schedule SE.

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