Tax Tips & More
Shutting Down a Partnership: Tax Implications
As you consider winding down your partnership, here’s a concise overview of what you might expect under three typical scenarios of partnership dissolution.
Did You Overfund a 529 Plan? Consider a Roth IRA Rollover
What happens if your child or other beneficiary doesn’t use all the money in the 529 account or decides not to go to college?
CPA Steals Payroll Taxes, Owner Has to Pay the IRS
When you own and operate a business, you must exercise vigilant oversight, including watching over your payroll taxes. Here’s an example of why.
Blueprint for Employee-Spouse 105-HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
I’m excited to introduce you to a valuable strategy that could significantly reduce your taxable income by converting personal medical expenses into business deductions.
5 Rules for Turning Your Vacation into Tax-Deductible Business Travel
Here’s an idea: how about transforming your next vacation into business travel? With careful planning, your transportation to any destination could be fully deductible.
Create Tax-Free Fringe Benefit Deductions for Your Smartphone
I hope you can benefit from this fringe benefit opportunity related to business smartphones.
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