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10/07/2026

Now is the time to visit your tax obligation. Here are some areas worth your attention.

Fall is now upon us meaning there are only three months left to consider making smart moves to manage your tax obligation. With this in mind, why not review the tips included here to see if there is an area or two worthy of your attention. Plus consider a deeper dive into the long held idea of creat...

10/02/2026

Here are key happenings and announcements from the IRS that you should understand.

Here are recent changes as announced by the IRS that will impact most of us.

09/25/2026

If you're an independent contractor, don't forget to plan for and pay your taxes. Here are some of the basic rules you need to understand.

Get this wrong and it could cost you and/or your employer. Are you a contractor or an employee?

02/06/2026

Partnerships and S Corporations must file their tax returns on time...or else. Here is the penalty.

Over the past few years, the IRS has penalizing late filers of sub S corporation and partnership tax returns. This despite the fact that late filing of the tax return does not typically impact the timely payment of the tax.

02/04/2026

A little preparation can make tax season smoother. This month's newsletter shares tips for early organization, avoiding IRS issues, cutting hidden costs, and helping protect your kids online.

A little preparation can change the entire tax return experience. In this month's newsletter, read about how getting organized early with a clear checklist can help you gather the right information and avoid last-minute pressure. You'll also learn how spotting easy-to-miss income sources can help yo...

01/30/2026

Understand contemporaneous or pay the price. An IRS term with meaning.

The Internal Revenue Service has a vocabulary of their own. One of the more important is their use of the word "contemporaneous". What does it mean, and why should you care?

01/23/2026

The 10% early withdrawal penalty does not always need to sting you. Here are ways to leverage retirement assets without that penalty.

While it is not a good idea to tap retirement accounts prior to retirement age, sometimes it cannot be avoided. What can often be avoided, however, is the punitive 10% penalty for early fund distributions. Outlined here are exceptions to the 10% penalty rule.

01/16/2026

The IRS increased the standard business mileage rates for 2026. Here are the details.

Here are the standard mileage rates for 2026.

01/09/2026

Reminder: Q4 estimated tax payment is due Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Plan now to make your 4th quarter estimated tax payment.

01/08/2026

The announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. You will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file your 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. Don’t forget that IRS.gov has online tools and resources you can use before, during and after filing your federal tax return. For a list of filing season tools, reminders and resources, read: https://ow.ly/1yqq50XTweL