September brings us two autumnal arrival dates, along with plenty of chill tax tasks that could save you some cold cash.
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It is still unbearably hot in much of the United States. Thermometers here in Central Texas continue to hit triple digits each afternoon.
September doesn’t care. This ninth month of the year brings says it is time for Fall. Twice.
Meteorological Fall, the three months from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30 when days get shorter and supposedly cooler, is officially here. The Autumnal Equinox will arrive on Sept. 22. Maybe by that second Fall date we’ll actually be feeling some cooler days, or at least evenings.
Things, however, are likely to heat up this month in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. September is peak hurricane season.
And, of course, tax tasks seem to be on a constant loop. So settle in, both weather- and tax-wise. Here are some tips that take all of September’s many seasonal facets into account.
- Hurricane season preparation and tax tips — Yes, this is the June post when the 2026 tropical storm season officially began. But September typically is the prime time for hurricane development. In fact, Tropical Storm Edouard make landfall Sept. 1 near the Gulf Coast’s Texas-Louisiana border. So these storm prep tips are timely again. (Sept. 1, 2026)
- 5 cool September tax moves to consider — It’s still pretty darn hot across much of the United States, but yes, fall is here, at least according to the meteorological calendar. While we wait for temperatures to actually reflect the change of season, check out these cool September tax tasks that could save you some cold cash. (Sept. 1, 2026)
- Labor Day tax deals on gasoline, guns, and outdoor recreational gear — Labor Day 2026 is more than just the unofficial end of summer. It’s special tax saving time in three states. Campers can save some tax dollars during Florida’s four-month outdoor-themed sale tax holiday that began Sept. 1. Louisiana gun buyers get tax savings during their state’s Labor Day tax holiday. And Hoosiers can drive for less thanks to suspension for another month of a pair of Indiana gasoline taxes. (Sept. 3, 2026)
- That IRS online digital asset compliance portal? It’s a tax scam — As more people own digital assets, crooks are cooking up new tax-themed schemes to steal the holdings, other personal funds, and the owners’ identities. The latest tax con is a fake Internal Revenue Service Digital Asset Compliance Portal. While the IRS does want to collect tax on digital transactions and is increasing online options for taxpayers, in this case it is fraudsters, not Uncle Sam’s tax agency, who are behind this online scam. (Sept. 6, 2026)
- A few GOP lawmakers warming to Social Security wage base changes — Retirees, and members of Congress, are growing more concerned about Social Security’s financial viability. Some GOP members are even considering wage base changes, a tax hike they previously resisted. The payroll tax rate wouldn’t change, but more higher earners would pay into the federal retirement program’s trust fund. (Sept. 8, 2026)
- Honor heroes of 9-11 by volunteering this Sept. 11 Patriot Day — You can pay tribute to the heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, on this year’s Patriot Day (or any day) by donating to or volunteering with nonprofit groups. Associated tax breaks might even save you enough so that you can give even more to your favorite causes. (Sept. 10, 2026)
- Don’t miss the Sept. 15 third quarter estimated tax due date — Sept. 15 is Tax Day again for those who must pay estimated taxes. That’s the deadline for the current tax year’s third quarterly payment. Miss it or pay late and you’ll owe Uncle Sam even more thanks to penalties and interest. (Sept. 11, 2026)
- Tax Court urged to suspend interest on tax not paid during COVID pandemic — A pending Tax Court ruling on interest the IRS charged on unpaid taxes during the COVID pandemic could affect “a potentially very large number of taxpayers.” Here’s a look at the case, and how the IRS generally handles interest charges. (Sept. 14, 2026)
- IRS delays release of latest Tax Gap Amount — Every year, the Internal Revenue Service misses some legally due taxes. The agency also has let us know the amount of the annual revenue shortfall, popularly known as the Tax Gap. Until now. (Sept. 19, 2026)
- IRS proposes adding a citizenship question to Form 1040 — The Internal Revenue Service wants to add a citizenship and work authorization status question to our tax year 2026 Form 1040. The inquiry, an apparent attempt to further involve the federal tax agency in the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, is likely to face legal challenges from tax privacy advocates. (Sept. 20, 2026)
- IRS extends tax relief for farmers and ranchers affected by drought in 49 states — The U.S. agricultural sector is facing many challenges, including extremely hot and dry weather that’s caused serious financial damage to their endeavors. Now, the Internal Revenue Service is helping with the climate issue by providing tax relief to some drought-stricken farmers and ranchers across the country, and beyond. (Sept. 23, 2026)
- Employee or contractor? How to determine your job role and tax obligations — Most of us are salaried employees. But as economic times have changed, more workers and companies have turned to independent contracting to get jobs done. The difference matters for lots of reasons, for both workers and those hiring. That includes tax responsibilities. And, of course, this reminder comes on 9/25, Dolly Parton Day! (Sept. 25, 2026)
- Toasting Oktoberfest, but not the added beer taxes — State and federal taxes account for a large part of the price of beer. Will the levies impact your beverage enjoyment at Oktoberfests across the United States this fall? Read on to learn more about your state’s beer tax. (Sept. 27, 2026)
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I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that you want to spend the start of this new season checking out more tax tips. Rest assured that as the fall (and early winter) months arrive, all the pages listed and linked below will be filled with timely tax information.
And yes, you can go ahead and click on the yet-to-come October through December links. Those tax tips pages are live in the sense that like this August page, the links will open instead of going to my 404 page. You just won’t find any tax tips on them yet because, well, they haven’t arrived.
Instead, you’ll find an enthusiastic fellow telling you to whoa up! (Although he’s not wearing a Stetson, imagine the Texas twang associated with that phrase. 😉)
But rest assured that once the calendar page flips to Oct. 1 (and later), their associated tax tips pages will start filling up with information to help folks who got extensions file their 2025 tax returns, as well make moves that can help cut 2026 tax bills.
Until then, enjoy the January through September tax tips pages. And again, I appreciate your wanting more tax tips, and your patience on waiting for them to be posted.
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