Estimated Tax Payments Are Not Just for the Self-Employed

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Article Highlights: Employees Self-Employed Individuals Periodic Payments Underpayment Penalty Safe Harbor Payments Unlike employees, who have income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes withheld from their wages, self-employed…

Checking Your Federal Refund Status Is Easy

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Article Highlights 24/7 Access Quick Posting Direct Deposit Necessary Information As you are no doubt aware, the IRS has made a significant shift in its approach to issuing tax refunds by discontinuing the practice of sending…

Avoid the Postal Service Drop Boxes, Your Tax Return Might Not Get Postmarked by April 15th

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Article Highlights: The "Mailbox Rule" Has Changed The New 2025 USPS Postmark Rule How to Secure Proof of Mailing Obtaining a Manual Postmark (Hand-Cancel) Best Practices for Time-Sensitive Mailings For decades, taxpayers…

Unlock Tax Savings with the New Auto Loan Interest Deduction, A Must-Read for Savvy Taxpayers!

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Article Highlights: Taxpayer Eligibility and Deduction Limits Personal Use Requirement Deduction on Mixed-Use Vehicles Types of Eligible Expenses Qualified Vehicles What Interest Qualifies Lender Reporting Requirements The…

Charitable Giving in 2026: Navigating New Tax Laws and Maximizing Your Gift’s Impact

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Article Highlights: New Charitable Giving for Non-Itemizers New AGI Floor for Itemizers Cash Contribution AGI Limitation Made Permanent Phaseout of Itemized Deductions Strategic Charitable Giving in 2026 Charitable Giving…

Thinking About Moving for Taxes? This Is a Conversation You Need to Have First

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Lately, it feels like everyone is talking about moving for tax reasons. Lower income taxes. Friendlier states. A fresh start that supposedly comes with a smaller tax bill. And on the surface, it sounds simple. You move. Your taxes go down.…

Received a 1099-K? What You Should Be Concerned About

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Article Highlights: Why Form 1099-K Was Created Understanding the Purpose of Form 1099-K What It Means for Income Reporting Cash Income Application in Various Situations Selling Personal Items Side Hustles and Gig Economy …

Using a Ghost Preparer? Who You Going to Call When the IRS Comes Knocking

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Article Highlights: Ghost Preparers PTIN Requirement Signing the Return Preparation to Boost Refund Taxpayer Left Holding the Bag Misdirection Regarding Tax Law Changes How to Report Ghost Preparers Professional Tax…

It’s Tax Time – Beware of Scams

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Article Highlights: Awareness Seniors Are Frequent Targets How to Spot a Scam Common Phishing Emails Common Smishing Texts How to Protect Yourself Social Media Tax season is a busy time for taxpayers. It is also a…

Important February 2026 Tax Due Dates

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February 2026 Individual Due Dates February 2 - Individuals Who Must Make Estimated Tax Payments If you didn't pay your last installment of estimated tax by January 15, you may choose (but aren't required) to file your income tax return (Form…