Tax Tips & More
Options for Overfunded 529 College Savings Accounts
What if your designated 529 beneficiary decides not to attend college? What are your options?
Working Overtime? Take Advantage of Tax-Free Supper Money
Tax law often discriminates against company owners, granting them no or fewer fringe benefits. But you, the owner, are not discriminated against when it comes to supper money.
The IRS Dirty Dozen List: More Than Just a Gimmick
For over 20 years, the IRS has issued an annual Dirty Dozen list identifying tax scams and avoidance schemes. This year’s list includes everything from employee retention credit claims to the use of fake charities.
13 Answers on the New 2024 CTA Required BOI Reporting to FinCEN
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) imposes a new federal filing requirement for most corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), and other business entities.
Odds Are: Tax Law Does Not Consider You a Professional Gambler
When it comes to taxes, the tax code treats professional gamblers better than recreational gamblers.
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.
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