October 15 Extension Deadline: What Filers Must Complete Before the 2025 Return Cutoff

Steve Perry

Published on: 29/09/2026

October 15, 2026 closes the 2025 extension window. Learn what to finish before the cutoff, how IRS matching continues into 2027, and which options narrow after the date passes.

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Fourth Quarter Bookkeeping Checklist: Fix These Mistakes Before They Trigger an Audit

Steve Perry

Published on: 24/09/2026

Unreconciled accounts, misclassified expenses, and missing contractor records drive IRS notices. Learn which fourth quarter corrections still protect your return before December 31.

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New IRS Office of Conservation Easements: A Warning for Aggressive Deductions

Steve Perry

Published on: 23/09/2026

The IRS created an Office of Conservation Easements and ended its settlement program the same day. Steve Perry, EA explains how waiting erodes taxpayer leverage and options.

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Inside the IRS's 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year-End

Steve Perry

Published on: 22/09/2026

IRS staffing shrank in 2026, but automated matching, sequenced collection notices, and campaign selection did not. Here is what small businesses should address before year-end.

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