Tax Tips & More
Tax Rules for Providing Free Meals and/or Lodging to Employees
If you’re wondering about tax-free treatment for employer-provided meals and lodging, you may find the following overview helpful.
Deducting a Loss from an Airbnb Bedroom Rental
When you rent a bedroom in your home and that rental unit creates a tax loss, can you deduct the loss? Yes, if you meet the four technical requirements.
No Mercy for You When Your CPA Does Not File Your Tax Return
What’s your worst tax nightmare? Identity theft? Not having enough money to pay all the taxes you owe? How about this: your CPA, enrolled agent, or other tax preparer has not filed your taxes for three years.
How Long Does the IRS Have to Audit Your Returns?
Nobody wants to spend their whole life looking over their shoulder, wondering if the IRS will audit them. Luckily, there is a statute of limitations on IRS audits and tax assessments.
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).
Ouch! The Estimated Tax Penalty is at a 16-Year High
Due to the rise in interest rates, the current penalty rate is 8 percent—the highest in 17 years. And since it’s not deductible, the net cost likely far exceeds 8 percent.
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
