Tax Tips & More
New 1099-K Filing Rules Delayed Again
Do you sell goods or services and receive payment through a third-party settlement organization (TPSO)? If so, you must know the IRS’s new Form 1099-K reporting rules.
Navigating Healthcare Sharing Ministries
Looking for healthcare solutions? I want to introduce you to an alternative that may align with your financial goals and personal values.
Deducting Start-Up Expenses for a Rental Property
Are you interested in becoming a commercial or residential landlord? If so, you’ll likely have to shell out plenty of money before ever collecting a dime in rent. The tax code treats some of those monies as start-up expenses.
Beware the Dreaded Wash Sale Rule when Harvesting Tax Losses
I am writing to share some important insights regarding tax-loss harvesting, a strategy that can be beneficial for managing your investments and tax obligations.
Adjusting for the New Retirement Plan Catch-Up Contribution Rules
The SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted in late 2022, is changing your retirement plan’s ability to allow catch-up contributions.
Businesses and Rentals Existing on January 1 Trigger FinCEN Filings
For existing businesses, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect on January 1, 2024, and imposes a brand-new federal filing requirement on most corporations,
limited liability companies, and limited partnerships and on certain other business entities.
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)