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Tax Planning · 5 min
What “no tax on tips” actually means
It is a deduction, not an exemption, and the difference changes what shows up on a return.
Tax Planning · 6 min
What the new charitable deduction actually means
A new deduction for people who take the standard deduction, and what it means for your giving.
Tax Planning · 6 min
What a Trump Account actually is
Who qualifies for the $1,000 seed deposit, and what to weigh before opening one.
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Key filing deadlines
Dates are for calendar-year filers and shift when a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday. State deadlines may differ, so confirm yours with us.
January 31
Forms W-2 and most 1099-NEC due to recipients and to the government.
March 15
Forms 1065 and 1120-S, or extension to September 15.
April 15
Forms 1040 and 1120, plus Q1 estimates. An extension extends time to file, not to pay.
June 15
Q2 estimated payments due.
September 15
Extended partnership and S corporation returns, plus Q3 estimates.
October 15
Extended individual and C corporation returns, Forms 1040 and 1120.
January 15
Q4 estimated payments due, for the year just ended.