Tax Tips & More
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.
Protect Yourself: Digitize Tax Receipts
When it comes to IRS audits, one of the most common reasons taxpayers lose deductions is the lack of proper documentation.
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.
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
