It’s over! With October’s extended filing deadline behind us, it is now time to focus on year-end moves to reduce your 2026 tax bill.
You’ll find ways to do just that on the Tax Tips page (see the More Tax Posts drop-down menu at the top of the blog), as well as the separate tax tip pages for each month, notably October through December. If you’re on the Tax Tips page, you’ll find a monthly list at the end of this column. If you’re on another blog page, you can head straight to the October tips; at the bottom of that tips page you’ll find links to all the other 11 months’ collections of tax advice.
Not to spoil what you’ll find in that tax advice, but it does cover such things as tax deductions for charitable donations, investment moves that could reduce tax due, and ways to max out your tax-favored retirement savings.
Finally, as the year winds down, things get hectic. There are lots of other things to occupy our time, like the much more fun upcoming holidays. But don’t lose sight of taxes, since timing is key. To be of use, most tax moves must be made by the end of the tax year. That’s Thursday, Dec. 31, which also is the last business day of the year.
So that you don’t miss that final tax year deadline, also keep an eye on the countdown clock below. It will keep you on top of just how much time is left to make important, tax-saving moves. (Note: I’m in the Central Time Zone, so adjust accordingly for where you live.)
Mrs. Accountability
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*Crossing Fingers*
And best of luck with your sales!
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jb
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Samina
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Amy
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Jan Dillaha
I was born in El Paso if that helps.
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Steve C.
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Murat
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Brian
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fineprint
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Funny about Money
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mbhunter
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Jimi
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Benji
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Sanjeev
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Dawn
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Yana
Sounds like a great book to add to my library!
Kris Gerber
I’d like to win it before I buy it.
Richard Ellis
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Anu
Count me in.
Joe
I would like a chance also
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Lisa
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Miki
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Pat
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Scott
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Cheryl
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Kim
Thanks for the offer, I’d love a book like this.
Emily
Great offer! Please consider me in the running 🙂
Maryalyce
Me too – me too!
Deborah
I want one please!
Jim
do I have to claim this on my taxes? 🙂
Julieann
I do need to lower my taxes! Hope to win!
Cyndy
I think I just made it in time. Right?
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