M.J. TAXES

07/27/2026

02/01/2026

Tax Season Has Started – Schedule Your Appointment

Tax season has officially started! I am currently scheduling tax preparation appointments on the following days and times:

• Friday through Sunday: Available all day
• Monday through Thursday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

If you would like to schedule an appointment for your taxes, please let me know. I’m here to help and would be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Maria Jaimes
MJ Taxes

01/13/2026

The 2026 tax filing season is coming soon. The has helpful tips and resources available now to get you ready to file this tax season. It's a good idea to review new tax law changes under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill and gather your tax documents now.

Visit https://ow.ly/JnGt50XSxgt to read more tips on preparing for this year's filing season.

01/13/2026

2025 Tax Brackets

09/26/2025

📘 W-4 Education: How to Fill Out Your W-4 Correctly

One of the biggest issues we’ve seen over the past few years is that W-4 forms are not being filled out properly. This mistake often leads to either underpayment (owing at tax time) or overpayment (big refunds that could have been in your paycheck all year) 🚨🚨🚨

Here’s a quick breakdown ⬇️

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✅ Step 1 – Filing Status
Choose your status: Single / Married Filing Separately or Married Filing Jointly.
👉 If you’d like a higher amount of taxes withheld, you can select Single/MFS even if you are married.
⚠️ Avoid checking Head of Household here—it can cause under-withholding.

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✅ Step 2 – Multiple Jobs / Spouse Works
Check the box in 2c if:
• You have more than one job, or
• Your spouse works, or
• You have extra income (investments, side hustle, etc.), or
• You tend to owe taxes at the end of the year.

💡 Pro Tip: Checking this box increases your withholding to pre-2017 levels, which helps prevent underpayment.

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✅ Step 3 – Dependents
For dependents, a conservative approach is best:
• If you have 2 dependents → put 1
• Otherwise → put 0

This ensures more taxes come out, reducing the risk of owing. If you end up overpaying, you’ll simply get the difference back at tax time.

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✅ Step 4 – Other Adjustments
• 4a & 4b → put 0
• 4c → Extra withholding: If you’re still ending up with a balance due after following the steps above, you can add a flat amount here to be withheld each paycheck.

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🛑 Important Tip for Married Couples:
Don’t forget to review your spouse’s W-4 as well! Both sets of withholdings work together, so adjusting just one may not be enough.

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✨ Always consult with your Tax Professional to make sure your W-4 matches your personal tax bracket and situation. A little planning now can save you stress later!

01/27/2025

owners with employees, you still have time to submit wage statements and certain information returns to the federal government. The deadline for submission is January 31. If you need to file 1099 series forms, the offers free e-filing to help you get it done quickly.

Learn more about your filing options at https://ow.ly/33f850UIuvz.

01/27/2025

You can get an employer identification number, or EIN, for free from the in minutes. Apply online: www.irs.gov/ein

01/25/2025

Tax Year 2024. January 31, 2025 is the Deadline for Employer Business Tax Forms!! The wage statement deadline is rapidly approaching.