Tax Tips & More
2025 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer. You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider.
Best Retirement Plan Options for a Solo-Owned C or S Corporation
Because you operate your business as a solely owned corporation (C or S) with no employees, several excellent retirement plans are available to you that can provide significant tax deductions and help you build wealth for retirement.
Inherited IRAs: Critical IRS Update for 2025
If you have inherited (or may someday inherit) an individual retirement account (IRA), the 2025 changes may significantly impact your tax planning.
2024 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer. You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider.
Did You Overfund a 529 Plan? Consider a Roth IRA Rollover
What happens if your child or other beneficiary doesn’t use all the money in the 529 account or decides not to go to college?
Young Adults Should Take Advantage of IRAs
As we navigate the complexities of financial planning, one opportunity stands out for young adults: individual retirement accounts (IRAs).
Best Practices When E-Filing Returns
Avoid future problems by following these best practices for e-filing.
Common Mistakes in Tax Preparation
Avoid errors that can occur when preparing tax returns by learning these common mistakes.
What Are Your Chances of Being Audited?
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
December 2025 Tax Due Dates
December 10: Tips for November 2025 Reported to Employer (Form 4070)
December 31: Contribution to employer-sponsored retirement plan for 2025 (401(k), 403(b), 457 or federal thrift savings plans)
December 31: Required minimum distribution (RMD) by individuals who are 73 or older at the end of 2025
January 2026 Tax Due Dates
January 12: Tips for December 2025 reported to employer
January 15: 4th Quarter 2025 Estimated Tax Payment due
January 15: Monthly payroll tax deposits for December 2025
January 15: Farmers and fishermen pay estimated tax for 2025
January 31 (Saturday → Due Monday, February 2): W-2 forms due to employees, 1099 forms due to contractors, Copy B of Form 3921 due to employees (for ISO exercises), Form 940 (Federal Unemployment Tax Return) due
February 2026 Tax Due Dates
February 2 : Deadline to file and pay 2025 taxes in full if not making an estimated tax payment in January
February 10: Tips for January 2026 reported to employer
February 16: File Form W-4 to reclaim exemption from withholding for 2026