How to Calculate (and Not Underpay) Your Q3 Estimated Tax Installment

How to Calculate (and Not Underpay) Your Q3 Estimated Tax Installment

How to Calculate (and Not Underpay) Your Q3 Estimated Tax InstallmentSteve Perry
Published on: 09/09/2026

The Q3 estimated tax installment is not last year's bill divided by four. See how uneven income and withholding timing affect what is owed by September 15.

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The September 15 Deadline Countdown: Everything Business Owners Must File and Pay

The September 15 Deadline Countdown: Everything Business Owners Must File and Pay

The September 15 Deadline Countdown: Everything Business Owners Must File and PaySteve Perry
Published on: 08/09/2026

September 15, 2026, brings a Q3 estimated tax payment and the extended partnership and S corporation filing deadline together. See what business owners must file, pay, and plan next.

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 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back for Good: How to Use It Before Year-End 0903

100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back for Good: How to Use It Before Year-End 0903

 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Back for Good: How to Use It Before Year-End 0903Steve Perry
Published on: 03/09/2026

Bonus depreciation is permanent at 100 percent, but the deduction follows the placed-in-service date, not the purchase date. Confirm installation timing and contract dates before year end.

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No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What the IRS's New 2026 Payroll Rules Mean

No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What the IRS's New 2026 Payroll Rules Mean

No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What the IRS's New 2026 Payroll Rules MeanSteve Perry
Published on: 02/09/2026

New 2026 W-2 codes TP and TT replace the reporting relief employers had for tips and overtime deductions in 2025. Here is what payroll must confirm now to avoid IRS penalties.

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