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Pay Estimated Tax

If you do not have a paycheck with tax withholding, or didn't have enough withheld, you can pay estimated tax directly to the tax authorities.

Click these links to go to pay online.

IRS DirectPay

California WebPay

Due Dates

April 15

June 15

September 15

January 15

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Tax Tips 2025

CREDITS

Energy Credits

Purchase and install qualified energy efficient property by 12/31/25. Click here for more info.

- up to $1,200 for energy-efficient windows or insulation

- up to $2,000 for heat pumps

- 30% of solar energy costs

DEDUCTIONS

Educator Expenses

$300 deduction for eligible educator expenses. Keep track of them!

Charitable Contributions

Up to $1,000 for non-itemizers!

Student Loan Interest

Deduct up to $2,500 in student loan interest. The credit begins phasing out at income of $80,000 for single filers and $165,000 for married filing jointly.

Personal Exemption for 65 & older

Up to $6,000 additional deduction for seniors!  Phased out after AGI exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 MFJ)

Contribute to an IRA or qualified plan by 4/15/26

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File Tax Returns

Please schedule a time to chat with me if you'd like to have us file your tax returns or check out our rates.

Many states provide free e-file service if you meet the qualifications. 

California CalFile - File your tax return for free

Federal Standard Deductions

 

2025

$15,000 Single or Married Filing Separately

$22,500 Head of Household

$30,000 Married filing jointly

If over age 65 or blind, add $2,000 or $1,600 per person if MFJ, MFS or HOH

2026

$16,100 Single or Married Filing Separately

$24,150 Head of Household

$32,200 Married filing jointly

If over age 65 or blind, add $2,000 or $1,600 per person if MFJ, MFS or HOH

Gift Tax

2025 & 2026 Annual gift tax exclusion: $19,000

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Click Here to Log into the Portal

  • Upload tax docs

  • Upload accounting docs

  • Complete tasks

  • Fill out a tax organizer

  • Communicate with the team

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Rates & Dates

Mileage Rates 2025

  Business: 70 cents per mile

  Medical: 21 cents per mile

  Charitable: 14 cents per mile

IRA Max Contribution for 2025

$7,000 ($8,000 if you're 50 or older)

Contributions can be made up to 4/15/26 to be applied to your 2025 tax return.

IRA Max Contribution for 2025

$7,500 ($8,600 if you're 50 or older)

Due Dates

Click here to view some important due dates.

Calender

Change your Withholdings

Fill out a new W-4 to change how much tax is taken out of your paycheck.

You can fill this out and turn it in to your employer anytime and especially if your life situation changes. It's recommended to fill out a new one each year.  Please call if you need assistance with how to fill it out.

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