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2026 Tax Deadlines
estimated tax payment due dates
Q1 - April 15, 2026
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q2 - june 15, 2025
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q3 - september 15, 2025
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q4 - january 15, 2027
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TAX FILING DEADLINES
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S-Corp & Partnerships - March 16
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Individuals & C-Corps - April 15
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Avoiding an IRS Audit
Where did your numbers come from?
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Keep receipts for all expenses, either in paper form or digitally.
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The easiest, most bulletproof system is to keep all of your physical receipts in a file.
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Too much information is better than not enough information!
Be Extra Careful With High-Audit Expense Categories
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Meals, travel, and mileage receive extra IRS scrutiny. For these types of expenses, keep records for each write-off. This will include when and where it occurred, who was in attendance, the purpose as it relates to your business, and a record of what was talked about.
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Have a good mileage log if you deduct mileage - you’ll need accurate records that include mileage logs, dates, and the purpose of every trip.
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Tip: Write on the back of each receipt: Name of client you were with, the business purpose/what you discussed and stick it in a file.
Keep Deductions Reasonable Relative to Income
The IRS compares deductions to averages for similar businesses and income levels. Unusually high deductions can trigger audits.
Stay on Top of Your Bookkeeping
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Track income and expenses consistently throughout the year
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Reconcile accounts monthly to make sure income is not duplicated and potential write-offs are not missing.
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Keep personal and business expenses separate.
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Make sure you report all income, take only proper deductions, and use reliable accounting software or consult with a bookkeeper to ensure all of your income, expenses, and documents are free of errors.
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Accurate, well-documented bookkeeping is your best defense against IRS issues!