Key 2026 IRS deadlines, penalty calculations, and extension guides for small businesses.
Never miss an IRS deadline again. Here's the complete 2026 tax calendar for small businesses, freelancers, and self-employed workers — with deadlines for Form 1040, 1099, quarterly estimates, and more.
Read Article →Need more time to file your 2026 tax return? Form 4868 gives you an automatic 6-month extension — but it's not an extension to pay. Learn how to file, what it costs, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Read Article →The IRS failure-to-file penalty is one of the harshest penalties in the tax code — 5% per month on unpaid tax, capped at 25%. Learn how it works, how to calculate it, and how to reduce or eliminate it in 2026.
Read Article →The IRS failure-to-pay penalty adds up at 0.5% per month on unpaid tax, capped at 25%. Learn how to calculate this penalty, when it starts, and how to reduce or eliminate it with installment agreements in 2026.
Read Article →Correspondence audits are the most common type of IRS audit — and they're also the easiest to win if you know how to respond. Learn what a correspondence audit is, how to prepare your response, and how to protect your rights in 2026.
Read Article →An IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) allows you to settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and how to maximize your chance of approval in 2026.
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