USPS Changes Its Postmark Date System
The USPS changed its postmark system on Dec. 24, 2025, defining the postmark as the date of the first automated processing, which may differ from the drop-off date. This impacts…
Business Year End Suggestions
A quick run down of some items that businesses should review prior to the year's end with some appropriate year end info to guide choice making. As well as some items to think about for the upcoming year.
Year End Homework – Individuals
Covers a few items that individuals should review or complete before the year's end. Open enrollment Health-Care options (HDHPs,HSAs,FSAs) & Legal Plans.
IRS Identity Protection (IP) PIN
As we all know, identity theft is so rampant that it does not even make the news anymore. Sadly, I’ve had free credit protection for years due to numerous security…
IRS Announces New 2025 Limits
IRS Announces New 2025 Limits. Includes Standard deductions, Marginal rates, Alternative minimum tax exemption amounts, Earned Income Tax Credits, Qualified transportation fringe benefit, Health flexible spending cafeteria plans, Medical savings accounts...
FAFSA
It used to be that you filed your FAFSA as soon as your personal income taxes were complete. NOT ANY MORE! You can start filing your FAFSA October 1st. Remember…
A Relative Has Died. Now What?
First off, you have to see if there is a will, or a living trust. Then you have to look at all the assets that the decedent owned. Some items…
An Outside Collector May Contact You.
The IRS will be outsourcing some of its collections to outside contractors, this is Congresses idea. These contractors will collect outstanding tax receivables. They are trained in respecting taxpayer rights…