Tax Tips & More
2025 Last-Minute Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and Family
I know that taxes can cause confusion. Here are five strategies to consider as we come to the end of 2025.
OBBBA Adds a Possible Senior Tax Deduction (Ages 65 and Older)
If you will be age 65 or older on December 31, 2025, you have a new opportunity for tax savings.
Tax-Deductible Cruise Ship Travel
Here’s an example that may be relevant to your tax planning strategy—particularly when it comes to travel for business purposes that may also offer a more comfortable or enjoyable experience.
Greed or Goodwill: Your Motive Makes a Scam Loss Deductible
Losses due to scams that rely on the victim’s greed are deductible. Losses from scams that count on the victim’s love or desire to help others are not deductible.
When Not to Get Married
Marriage is a life-changing decision, and it’s essential to consider how it impacts your financial and tax situation. Depending on your circumstances, getting married could simplify your taxes—or increase your tax burden. Here are key points to keep in mind.
2024 Last-Minute Vehicle Purchases to Save on Taxes
Do you need more 2024 tax deductions? Do you need a replacement business vehicle? If so, you can simultaneously solve or mitigate the first problem (needing more deductions) and the second problem (needing a replacement vehicle) if you can get your replacement vehicle in service on or before December 31, 2024.
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.
April 2026 Tax Due Dates
April 1: First required minimum distribution (RMD) by individuals who turned 73 in 2025
April 10: Tips for March 2026 reported to employer
April 15: 2025 tax return and pay tax due
April 15: File Form 4868 to request six-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)
April 15: File Schedule H (1040) and pay employment taxes for household employees (file separately if Form 1040 is not filed)
April 15: Estimated tax payment for first quarter of 2026
April 15: Contribute to individual retirement account (IRA) for 2025
April 15: Withdraw excess IRA contributions in 2025 to avoid penalty if filing of form 1040 was not extended
April 15: Contribute to health savings account (HSA) for 2025
April 15: Contribute to solo 401(k) plan or simplified employee pension (SEP) plan for 2025 by self-employed if filing of form 1040 was not extended
April 15: File 2022 tax return (Form 1040) to request unclaimed tax refund for the 2022 tax year
May 2026 Tax Due Dates
May 11: Tips for April 2026 reported to employer (Form 4070)
May 15: Deadline for certain tax-exempt organizations on a calendar-year basis to file Form 990 series
June 2026 Tax Due Dates
June 10: Tips for May 2026 reported to employer
June 15: Estimated tax payment for 2nd quarter of 2026
June 15: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad file 2025 tax return
June 15: U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad file Form 4868 to request four-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)
June 15: Military personnel on duty outside the U.S. file 2025 tax return
June 15: Military personnel on duty outside the U.S. file Form 4868 to request four-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)