Hollinger Tax Resolution

10/07/2026

October 15 is next Thursday.

If you filed an extension back in April, that's your final deadline to file your 2025 return.

Here's what most people get wrong: an extension gave you more time to file, not more time to pay. If you still owe, penalties and interest have been building since April 15.

And if you're avoiding filing because you can't pay, that choice usually costs you more. The IRS penalizes not filing far more harshly than not paying:

🔹 Failure to file: 5% of the unpaid tax per month, up to 25%
🔹 Failure to pay: 0.5% per month

In most cases, that's 10x the penalty for staying silent.

So even if you can't pay a dime right now, file anyway. You have options for the balance, like payment plans and penalty relief. But those options start with a filed return.

Don't let October 15 pass quietly. 👇

Live in a federally declared disaster area? Your deadline may be later. Check IRS.gov

10/01/2026

The IRS just replaced IRS2Go with a new app — check your refund status, make payments, pull transcripts, even grab your IP PIN, all from your phone. Already have IRS2Go with auto-updates on? It'll just become the new app on its own.

One thing hasn't changed: the fakes are still out there. The IRS will never ask for sensitive info through a random text, email, or pop-up — stick to official app store listings or IRS.gov. Swipe through for what's real and what to watch for.

09/28/2026

Not every person who helps with your taxes has the same authority. A tax pro with Power of Attorney can negotiate and sign on your behalf. Someone with Tax Information Authorization can only see your records, not act for you. A third-party designee or an oral disclosure barely outlasts the conversation. Swipe through for what each one actually lets someone do — and remember, you can revoke any of them, anytime.
Want someone who can actually stand between you and the IRS? That's what Power of Attorney is for — reach out anytime.

09/26/2026

Getting paid to care for a family member comes with its own tax rules, and which ones apply depends on details most people don't think to check. Swipe through for the difference between being treated as an employee, being self-employed, and everything in between.
Follow along for more of these before filing season gets here.

09/06/2026

If a disaster took your records along with everything else, you're not starting from zero. Tax transcripts, bank statements, property documents — most of it can be reconstructed, and there are specific ways to get each one back. Swipe through for where to start.
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If you're in a disaster area, check your IRS Online Account for personalized relief messages, including extended deadlines.

08/18/2026

Own or operate a vehicle over 55,000 lbs? Form 2290 season doesn't wait for you to notice. Your deadline is based on the month you first put the vehicle on the road, not when you registered it — first use in July 2026 means a filing deadline of August 31, 2026. Swipe through for what changes your bill and how to file.
Missed a deadline and got a notice about it? Grab my free guide on the first 48 hours — link in bio.

08/12/2026

Disagreeing with the IRS doesn't mean you're out of options. The right to appeal in an independent forum is one of the ten rights in the Taxpayer Bill of Rights — the office that reviews your case has to be separate from the one that made the original call. Swipe through to see how the appeal process works and what to do if you get a notice of deficiency instead.
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Got a notice you're not sure how to handle? Grab my free guide on the first 48 hours — link in bio.

08/10/2026

Some IRS penalties are about to waive themselves. Starting this summer, the Automatic Exemption from Penalty replaces First Time Abate — if you've filed and paid on time for the past 3 years, certain penalties just won't get assessed. No call required. Swipe through for who qualifies and what it actually covers.
Got a penalty notice anyway? Grab my free guide on the first 48 hours — link in bio.

08/03/2026

Marriage, a new baby, divorce, or losing someone... these are the moments people remember. They also happen to change your tax return, which nobody mentions at the time. Swipe through for what each one actually means for your filing.

07/19/2026

ERC Refund in 2026

If your ERC refund finally showed up this year, congratulations; the IRS has excellent patience and terrible timing. Current guidance says to report it as income in the year you received it. Some tax pros think that guidance might not survive a court challenge, so it's worth filing a protective refund claim after you report it. Belt, suspenders, refund preserved.

Got a notice about yours instead of a check? Grab my free guide on what to do in the first 48 hours:

Just got a letter from the IRS? This free guide decodes your notice in plain English, shows how serious it really is, and walks you through your first steps.