Filed an Amended Return? Why the IRS Clock Moves Slower Than You Think

Steve Perry

Published on: 15/10/2026

Filed Form 1040-X? The IRS processes amendments on a slower track. Steve Perry, EA explains why notices, interest, and refund delays can still create risk while you wait.

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

Steve 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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