Bralyn B. Barker, CPA, LLC

01/10/2026

The announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. You will have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to file your 2025 tax returns and pay any tax due. Don’t forget that IRS.gov has online tools and resources you can use before, during and after filing your federal tax return. For a list of filing season tools, reminders and resources, read: https://ow.ly/1yqq50XTweL

01/10/2026

More than half of Americans don't understand how tax brackets work.*

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And if you want to dive deeper, we just put out a mini-show on YouTube that breaks down exactly how taxes work in less than 5 minutes.

*According to a survey conducted by Tax Foundation

(This is a SIMPLIFIED explanation to show the difference between marginal and effective rates. We do not account for credits, deductions, or other forms of income.)

01/25/2025

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2025/jan/supreme-court-lifts-boi-injunction-filing-timeline-unclear.html

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) said Friday that while the U.S. Supreme Court did stay one nationwide injunction, one issued by a different judge in a separate case remains in effect.

01/24/2025

https://www.nfib.com/news-article/nfib-disappointed-with-u-s-supreme-court-decision-on-boi-reporting/

NFIB is disappointed by today’s decision at the U.S. Supreme Court in NFIB’s lawsuit challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

01/18/2025

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-reminder-wage-statements-and-certain-information-returns-due-by-jan-31

IR-2025-15, Jan. 15, 2025 — As tax filing season nears, the Internal Revenue Service reminds businesses to submit wage statements and certain information returns to the federal government by Jan. 31.

01/18/2025

Starting Jan. 27, eligible taxpayers in 25 states can file their taxes directly with the for free using Direct File. New features, enhanced live chat support and expanded credits and deductions make filing easier and quicker. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sVTm50UEwQN

10/31/2024

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04/15/2024

Today is the deadline to file and pay your taxes on time. If you can't file your return today, get an extra life by requesting an extension of time to file. Remember, an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay.

Press start on www.irs.gov/extensions and claim your power up.

04/02/2024

If you owe taxes but can’t pay them in full by the IRS deadline, still file your tax return. Find out more by visiting https://www.irs.gov/payments. ...

03/31/2024

In this introduction to income taxes, Navy Federal Credit Union explains how taxes work, who needs to file and the process for new income tax filers.

03/01/2024

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/02/28/wildfire-agricultural-losses/

Landowners who have experienced Panhandle wildfire losses involving livestock or infrastructure are advised to properly document losses.