A short video can introduce a useful question. It cannot establish your eligibility for a deduction or credit.
1. Where is the rule?
Look for a current IRS page or the applicable form instructions. A screenshot of someone else’s refund does not explain which facts supported their return. The IRS warns that misleading social-media advice can lead taxpayers to claim benefits they do not qualify for.
2. Which tax year does it cover?
Save the source and note the year. An old post can continue circulating after the rules or eligibility conditions have changed. Treat a missing date as a reason to investigate, not a reason to assume.
3. Does it apply to my situation?
Bring the claim and your records to a tax professional before acting. Ask what conditions must be met and what documentation supports the position.
Save the question. Verify the source. Make the decision with your own facts.
Source: IRS: Tax scams. Source checked September 25, 2026.
General educational information, not individualized tax advice. Your facts and the applicable tax year matter.