How Long Can the IRS Audit a Tax Return?
The IRS usually has three years to assess additional tax, but the deadline can extend to six years or remain open indefinitely in specific situations.
Tax notes.
How filing deadlines work, what a notice means, and how particular decisions affect your taxes.
The Augusta Rule: Home Rental Income and the Business Deduction
Section 280A(g) can exclude short-term home rental income when a residence is rented fewer than 15 days, but the business deduction depends on real business purpose, reasonable rent, and clean records.
Missing Bank Information Can Delay an IRS Refund
IRS Notice CP53E can delay a refund when direct deposit information is missing, invalid, or rejected. Here is what taxpayers should know before filing.
Opening the practice on December 1, 2025
The practice opens in Sonoma County on December 1, 2025. Here is how to get in touch and what the work covers.
2025 Business Vehicle Deductions Under the OBBBA
Vehicle deductions depend on the type of vehicle, business use, and when it is placed in service. This article covers SUVs, pickups, and the 2025 rules.
2025 Crypto Taxes: Gains, Losses, Gifts, and Retirement Accounts
A review of losses, charitable gifts, family gifts, and retirement accounts for crypto investors considering changes before the end of 2025.
2025 Stock Portfolio Taxes: Losses, Sales, and Gifts
Harvest losses, watch wash-sale traps, and review gifts or donations of appreciated shares before December 31.
2025 Retirement Plans: Setup, Credits, and Roth Conversions
A review of retirement plan setup, employer credits, auto-enrollment, and Roth conversions for 2025.
2025 Business Deductions and Year-End Timing
How expense payments, billing, equipment purchases, and improvements can affect the timing of business deductions for 2025.
2025 Estimated Tax Penalties: Withholding, Annualization, and Safe Harbors
How withholding, uneven income, and safe-harbor rules can affect an underpayment penalty for 2025.