IRS 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year End

IRS 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year End

IRS 2026 Enforcement Playbook: What Small Businesses Should Expect Before Year EndSteve Perry
Published on: 06/10/2026

The IRS is shifting small business enforcement toward automated matching, analytics, and collection notices. Learn what to expect before year end and why waiting narrows options.

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Missing a K-1 or 1099 on October 14: How to File a Complete Return Anyway

Missing a K-1 or 1099 on October 14: How to File a Complete Return Anyway

Missing a K-1 or 1099 on October 14: How to File a Complete Return AnywaySteve Perry
Published on: 01/10/2026

Missing a K-1 or 1099 before the extended deadline? Learn how to reconstruct the amount, file a complete return, handle IRS matching notices, and correct the figure without losing options.

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Extension to File Is Not an Extension to Pay: Interest and Penalties Since April

Extension to File Is Not an Extension to Pay: Interest and Penalties Since April

Extension to File Is Not an Extension to Pay: Interest and Penalties Since AprilSteve Perry
Published on: 30/09/2026

An extension delayed your filing, not your payment. See how interest and failure to pay penalties have accrued since April 16 and what to do before the October 15 deadline arrives.

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

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

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