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

Steve 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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How to Use Your Tax Return to Plan the Rest of the Year

Steve Perry

Published on: 07/05/2026

Your tax return is a planning tool, not just a record. Using it now helps adjust income, payments

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What To Do In The 30 Days After You File Your Taxes

Steve Perry

Published on: 05/05/2026

The 30 days after filing your tax return determine what happens next. IRS processing, matching, and

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You Filed Your Taxes… Now the IRS Starts Working: What Happens Next and Why It Matters

Steve Perry

Published on: 28/04/2026

Filing your taxes starts the IRS process. Learn what happens next, how matching systems work, and why acting now can prevent notices, penalties, and missed planning opportunities.

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