Viele, Solimano, Swagler & Chapman Certified Public Accountants

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

THE IRS HAS A NEW MOBILE APP

The IRS has launched a new mobile app, replacing IRS2Go and giving taxpayers easier access to many common tax services right from their phones.

The app can be used to check refund status, view balances and payment activity, make payments, access certain notices and tax records, and retrieve an Identity Protection PIN.

One important tip: Use links from IRS.gov to make sure you're downloading the official app and not a look-alike.

Tax Tip 2026-71, Sept. 29, 2026 — Taxpayers now have a new way to securely access IRS tools and account services through their mobile devices.

09/24/2026

Business owners: Does your company provide paid family or medical leave?

Recent federal tax-law changes expanded and made permanent the Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit. Beginning in 2026, qualifying employers may have additional ways to calculate the credit, including certain paid-leave insurance premiums. Read more at the link below.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes the tax credit permanent and expands eligibility and coverage for businesses offering paid family and medical leave benefits to employees.

09/22/2026

September is a great time to start your year end retirement tax planning as some strategies must be completed by December 31 to affect your 2026 taxes.

Planning opportunities include Roth conversions, RMDs, coordinating Social Security with retirement-account withdrawals, and reviewing available deductions. Follow the link for details:

Certain strategies intended to affect the 2026 tax year must be completed by December 31.

09/17/2026

Have you checked your payroll withholding lately?
Its important to review your paycheck tax withholding, particularly after changes such as starting a new job, working multiple jobs, marriage or divorce, having a child, or experiencing a significant change in income.

If your financial situation has changed during 2026, now is a good time to make sure your withholding and estimated tax payments are still on track. If you have had any major life changes, contact us and we can help update your 2026 tax projections.

07/13/2026

The IRS has announced a midyear mileage rate increase! 🚗
Effective July 1, 2026, the IRS standard mileage rates increase to:
76¢ per mile for business use, up from 72.5¢
23.5¢ per mile for qualifying medical & moving, up from 20.5¢
14¢ per mile for charitable service, unchanged

The prior rates continue to apply from 1/1 through 6/30/2026. Businesses that reimburse employees for business mileage should update their reimbursement policies and accounting systems accordingly. Remember to maintain a contemporaneous mileage log documenting the date, destination, business purpose and miles driven.

06/10/2026

Reminder: the next federal estimated tax payment deadline is Monday, June 15, 2026.

This may apply if you are self-employed, have investment income, rental income, retirement income, or other income without enough withholding.

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Summer plans can have tax effects too: Day camp, summer jobs, side gigs, weddings, business travel, and even selling digital assets to fund a trip can all affect next year’s tax return. A little recordkeeping now can prevent surprises later.


Read More:
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/summer-fun-has-begun-how-common-activities-could-impact-the-next-tax-return?utm_source=chatgpt.com