Why “File Now, Fix Later” Fails More Often Than Taxpayers Expect

Steve Perry

Published on: 15/04/2026

Filing now and fixing later often fails because IRS systems act on the original return immediately. Amendments do not reset timelines or prevent notices triggered by incomplete filings.

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The Elections You Are Accidentally Making by Filing Right Now

Steve Perry

Published on: 14/04/2026

Filing your return makes elections even without forms. Late season decisions can lock in positions that are difficult to change, creating issues months later if not carefully evaluated.

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