Category Archives: Tax filing due dates

2011 Tax Planning

We are quickly approaching September 15th, 2011 which is the due date for the third estimated tax payment. If you are currently making estimated payments or have significant changes in your income, it may be necessary to evaluate whether what … Continue reading

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How to fix a mistake on a filed tax return

Did you discover an error on a tax return you’ve already filed? Here’s a good article from the Wall Street Journal that explains how to fix an error by filing an amended tax return… How to fix a mistake on … Continue reading

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Small Business Tools

Accounting Today talks about some small business tools available from the IRS that may be helpful: IRS Showcases Small Business Tools

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Not ready to file? Then you need an extension…

Still not ready to file your 2010 1040? The IRS allows you to extend your return 6 months until October 17th (typically the extended due date is 10/15). To request an extension, file IRS Form 4868. Approval is automatic, but … Continue reading

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Tax Myths

Here’s a great article on some very widespread tax myths… one of my favorites is that claiming the home office deduction will lead to an audit. Read on to find more… Tax myths can lead to costly mistakes from the … Continue reading

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Even with a Government shutdown, your taxes are still due 4/18… but your refund will be delayed

Government Shutdown Threatens to Delay Tax Refunds — but Taxes Still Due April 18 from ABC News

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Tax Day is April 18th in 2011

In 2011, you get three extra days to file your taxes. The due date is Monday, April 18. It’s not because of the processing delay that prevented people who itemize their taxes from filing before mid- to late February. Instead, … Continue reading

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30 Last Minute Tax Tips from the Wall Street Journal

30 Last Minute Tax Tips from the Wall Street Journal

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Your options if there’s a balance due on your Federal Income Tax Return

From payment plans to credit cards, here is a great article explaining your options when you have a balance due on your Federal Income Tax Return. What To Do If You Owe Taxes from SmartMoney.com

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2007 Unclaimed Tax Refunds

As the article below notes, you don’t have much more time to claim an unclaimed tax refund for the tax year 2007. $1.1 billion in unclaimed 2007 tax refunds from CNN Money

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