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Arlington Tax Group "Tax Lady II"

Tax Season Hours. Open every day until April 15th. Family owned & operated since 1973. Third generation tax consultant.

Specializing in small business, home office, rental properties, trade & union workers, medical professionals, stock market & dividends, refund planning, divorce planning, college credits, FASFA, earned income tax credit, sales & meals tax, bookkeeping, payroll, letters of audit, garnishment, offers in compromise, insolvency, bankruptcy, amending back taxes due to errors & oversights, etc. Understanding your taxes and knowing the impact your tax return has on just about everything you do; bank loans, college applications, student loans, etc. Give us a call to see if we can assist you with your tax questions or needs. Thank you very much and have a wonderful day!

11/02/2026

2027 Healthcare Open Enrollment

The 2027 open enrollment period for Marketplace health insurance began on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and runs through January 15, 2027. To obtain coverage starting January 1, 2027, you must enroll by December 15, 2026. If you enroll between December 16, 2026, and January 15, 2027, your coverage will generally begin February 1, 2027. During this period, you can enroll in, renew, or change health plans for the coming year.

Once the Open Enrollment period is over, you generally can only enroll in or change Marketplace plans if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period, such as after certain qualifying life events.

Enrollment can be completed at https://www.healthcare.gov, and information on how to prepare for enrollment, including what documents you'll need, can be found here: https://www.healthcare.gov/apply-and-enroll/get-ready-to-apply/.

10/27/2026

Accurate W-2 Reporting Is Required to Deduct 2026 Overtime – Did You Know?

Eligible taxpayers may deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime compensation ($25,000 for joint filers) on their 2026 federal income tax returns without itemizing. The deduction begins phasing out when modified adjusted gross income exceeds $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers). Married taxpayers generally must file jointly. Qualified overtime generally means the “half” portion of time-and-a-half pay required under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Social Security and Medicare taxes still generally apply.

For 2026, employers must report qualified overtime on Form W-2 in box 12 using code “TT.” If the amount is missing or incorrect, contact your employer and keep supporting pay stubs handy. Be sure to obtain a corrected Form W-2c (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) if your employer omitted or incorrectly reported your qualified overtime pay.

10/20/2026

Before the calendar turns, take time to make sure your business is positioned as strategically as possible for tax season.

Swipe through two key tax moves to consider before year-end: reviewing depreciation opportunities and planning for bonuses or charitable giving.

Ready to review your numbers or map out the most effective strategy for your situation? We're here to help. A quick year-end check-in can make a meaningful difference come filing season. Give us a call anytime.

10/19/2026

Educators Have New Options to Deduct 2026 Classroom Expenses – Did You Know?

If you work as a K–12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours during the school year at a qualifying school, you may be able to deduct qualifying unreimbursed classroom expenses on your tax return.

For 2026, eligible educators may deduct up to $350 of qualifying expenses as an above-the-line deduction without itemizing, or up to $700 for a married couple filing jointly if both qualify, with a limit of $350 each.

Additionally, a new itemized deduction is available beginning in 2026 for educator expenses, with no separate dollar cap. You must itemize deductions to claim this additional deduction. It is also available to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches who meet the K–12 school and 900-hour requirements, and may cover additional expenses.

Eligible educators may claim both deductions, as long as the expenses used to figure each deduction do not overlap. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify and which deduction strategy yields the greatest possible tax savings.

10/16/2026

Year-end is one of the most valuable times to review your business finances and make smart tax-planning decisions.

Swipe through two key tax moves to think through before 2026 draws to a close: timing your income strategically and maximizing retirement contributions.

Ready to review your numbers or map out the most effective strategy for your situation? We're here to help. A quick year-end check-in can make a meaningful difference come filing season. Give us a call anytime.

10/14/2026

As the year winds down, now is the time to make proactive decisions that could help reduce your tax liability and set your business up for a stronger start next year.

Swipe through two key tax moves to consider before year-end: revisiting estimated tax payments and accelerating deductible expenses.

Ready to review your numbers or map out the most effective strategy for your situation? We're here to help. A quick year-end check-in can make a meaningful difference come filing season. Give us a call anytime.

10/12/2026

October 15 Filing Extension Deadlines

Taxpayers who timely requested an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax returns generally must file by Thursday, October 15, 2026. The same deadline generally applies to calendar-year C corporations that received an extension to file their 2025 corporate returns (Form 1120).

In addition, U.S. persons with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts whose combined value exceeded $10,000 at any time during 2025, and who are required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), generally must file by October 15, 2026. The FBAR extension is automatic; no extension request is necessary.

10/06/2026

If you filed an extension for your 2025 individual tax return, the extended filing deadline is October 15, 2026.

As a reminder, if you filed for an extension, it only gave you more time to file your return; it did not give you more time to pay any taxes.

Here are a few important reminders about the upcoming extended filing deadline:

🔹The sooner you file, the better. And, if you still owe taxes, interest and penalties may already be accruing.
🔹There are no further extensions. October 15th is the final deadline to file your 2025 extended return.
🔹Review your return carefully before filing. Missing documents, incorrect income information, or overlooked deductions can delay processing and may require an amended return later.

If you have questions about your return or need help preparing before the deadline, please contact our office. We’re here to help.

10/05/2026

Up to $5,120 of the Adoption Tax Credit Is Refundable for 2026 – Did You Know?

The Adoption Tax Credit helps eligible families manage qualified costs such as adoption fees, travel, legal services and home studies. In recent years, the credit was nonrefundable: it could reduce a person's federal income tax, but any unused amount generally had to be carried forward.

Under rules that took effect in 2025, part of the credit is now refundable. For tax year 2026, up to $5,120 per eligible child may be refundable, even if the taxpayer owes no federal income tax. Any unused nonrefundable portion may be carried forward for up to five years, but a carryforward cannot become refundable in a later year.

The Adoption Tax Credit is subject to income limits and other restrictions, and the timing of a claim depends on the circumstances of the adoption. A tax professional can help determine whether you qualify and how much credit you may claim.

09/30/2026

Crypto taxes can feel complicated, but the starting point is simple: The IRS generally treats cryptocurrency as property, not cash. That means selling, trading, spending, mining, staking, or receiving digital assets may create tax reporting requirements.

Our team can help you organize your records, understand taxable events, review cost-basis details, and prepare accurate reporting for your crypto activity. Whether you have a few transactions or a more complex digital asset portfolio, we are here to make the process clearer. Swipe for more information.

Questions about your crypto taxes? Contact our team to schedule a complimentary consultation and get clear next steps before tax season.

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Tuesday	10am - 5pm
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Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 1pm

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