Tax Tips & More
Best Retirement Plan Options for a Solo-Owned C or S Corporation
Because you operate your business as a solely owned corporation (C or S) with no employees, several excellent retirement plans are available to you that can provide significant tax deductions and help you build wealth for retirement.
Wildfires, Floods, Hurricanes: How the IRS Has Your Back
There’s nothing good about a disaster, but at least the tax law can help disaster victims in various ways. And recent changes in the law provide even more ways to get tax relief.
Triple Tax Advantages: Reimburse Employee-Spouse for Health Insurance
If you operate a sole proprietorship or a single-member LLC taxed as a proprietorship and your spouse is your only eligible employee, you can take advantage of tax-free health insurance reimbursements while reducing your tax liability.
Beware of UBIT Lurking in Your IRA - It Causes Double Taxes
If your IRA makes alternative investments, it may be subject to a special tax called the unrelated business income tax (UBIT)—and that’s true even if it’s a Roth IRA.
Almost the Last Chance to Claim the 2021 ERC
If your business has not yet claimed the 2021 Employee Retention Credit (ERC), you still have time—but you must act soon.
How to Correctly Pay Yourself and Take Cash from Your Business
A common question among business owners is how to pay themselves from their businesses properly. The correct method depends on your business structure, so I wanted to give you this quick guide to help you navigate this issue.
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
