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DeadlinesSep 22, 2026

Three Weeks to October 15: The Extension Endgame

Extended 2025 returns are due October 15 — and there is no second extension. Here is the three-week game plan, what missing it actually costs, and what to do if you can't pay.

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Personal TaxSep 11, 2026

The Five New Tax Deductions, Explained: Tips, Overtime, Seniors, Car Loans, SALT

"No tax on tips" oversells it — the fine print decides whether you get $25,000 or $0. The real rules for all five new deductions: who qualifies, the phase-outs, why payroll tax still applies, and what to document before your W-2 lets you down.

3 min read

Business TaxSep 11, 2026

S Corp or LLC in 2026? The Math Just Changed

The 20% QBI deduction is permanent and the Social Security wage base hit $184,500 — the two numbers that decide whether an S election pays. The honest decision grid, including the case where staying a plain LLC wins.

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Business TaxSep 22, 2026

S Corp Reasonable Salary: How to Pay Yourself in 2026 Without Inviting an Audit

The S corp payroll-tax advantage only works if your salary survives IRS scrutiny. Here's how 'reasonable compensation' is actually judged, three defensible ways to set your number, and the mistakes that trigger reclassification.

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