Tax Tips & More
The Hidden Benefits of Filing a Gift Tax Return
If you give money or property, you may be legally required to file a gift tax return with the IRS—even if you owe no gift tax.
Home Builder Alert: 7 Months Left for Tax Credit
The federal energy efficient home builder credit offers up to $5,000 per qualifying home, but the opportunity ends on June 30, 2026.
2025 Last-Minute Year-End Business Tax Deductions You Don’t Want to Miss
If you’re a business owner listen up…below are six powerful and practical tax strategies you can still use before December 31, 2025.
2025 Last-Minute Tax Strategies for Marriage, Kids, and Family
I know that taxes can cause confusion. Here are five strategies to consider as we come to the end of 2025.
2025 Last-Minute Year-End Medical Plan Strategies
When you have 49 or fewer employees, most medical plan tax rules are straightforward. Here are five opportunities for you to consider.
2025 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer. You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider.
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.
March 2026 Tax Due Dates
March 2: Farmers and fishermen file 2025 tax return to avoid penalty if estimated tax not paid by January
March 10: Tips for February 2026 reported to employer
March 16: S-Corporations and partnerships file 2025 business tax returns
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