Tax Tips & More
When Not to Get Married
Marriage is a life-changing decision, and it’s essential to consider how it impacts your financial and tax situation. Depending on your circumstances, getting married could simplify your taxes—or increase your tax burden. Here are key points to keep in mind.
2024 Last-Minute Vehicle Purchases to Save on Taxes
Do you need more 2024 tax deductions? Do you need a replacement business vehicle? If so, you can simultaneously solve or mitigate the first problem (needing more deductions) and the second problem (needing a replacement vehicle) if you can get your replacement vehicle in service on or before December 31, 2024.
2024 Last-Minute Year-End Retirement Deductions
The clock continues to tick. Your retirement is one year closer. You have time before December 31 to take steps that will help you fund the retirement you desire. Here are five things to consider.
3 Possible Ways to Deduct Your Dog or Cat
Dogs, cats, and other household pets are expensive. Owners spend an average of $1,270 to $2,800 to own a dog. Can you ever deduct these costs from your taxes?
Tax Deductions for Dues and Expenses of Being a Mason or a Lion
Based on IRS regulations, club dues are generally not deductible if the organization’s principal purpose is to conduct entertainment activities for its members. However, there are exceptions for civic and public service organizations.
Create Biz Deductions for Your Timeshare
Considering offering your timeshare to your employees as an incentive? Here are 2 potential methods to help you achieve tax deductions for your timeshare.
Best Practices When E-Filing Returns
Avoid future problems by following these best practices for e-filing.
Common Mistakes in Tax Preparation
Avoid errors that can occur when preparing tax returns by learning these common mistakes.
What Are Your Chances of Being Audited?
These red flags could increase your chances of the IRS selecting your return for audit.
February 2025 Tax Due Dates
February 10: Tips for January 2025 reported to employer
February 18: File Form W-4 to reclaim exemption from withholding for 2025
March 2025 Tax Due Dates
March 3: Farmers and fishermen file 2024 tax return to avoid penalty if estimated tax not paid by Jan.
March 10: Tips for Feb. 2025 reported to employer
March 17: S-Corporations and partnerships file 2024 business tax returns
April 2025 Tax Due Dates
April 1: First Required minimum distribution (RMD) by individuals who turned 73 in 2024
April 10: Tips for March 2025 reported to employer
April 15: File 2024 tax return and pay tax due
April 15: File Form 4868 to request 6-month income tax return filing extension (payment of tax not extended)
April 15: File Schedule H (1040) and pay employment taxes for household employees (file separately if Form 1040 is not filed)
April 15: Estimated tax payment for 1st quarter of 2025
April 15: Contribute to individual retirement account (IRA) for 2024
April 15: Withdraw excess IRA contributions in 2024 to avoid penalty if filing of form 1040 was not extended
April 15: Contribute to health savings account (HSA) for 2024
April 15: Contribute to solo 401(k) plan or simplified employee pension (SEP) plan for 2024 by self-employed if filing of form 1040 was not extended
April 15: File 2021 tax return (Form 1040) to request unclaimed tax refund for the 2021 tax year