IRS Letter 5071C 2026 usually means the IRS needs to verify your identity and confirm whether you filed the return before processing can continue. Here is what the letter means, how to respond safely, and what to expect afterward.
Medicare rules 2026 can affect more than health coverage. Enrollment timing may also affect HSA contributions, Part B and Part D penalties, Medicare premiums, and retirement tax planning. Here are the decisions worth reviewing before you enroll or delay coverage.
HSA rules 2026 expand access for some self-employed people and business owners. Learn what changed with bronze and catastrophic plans, direct primary care, contribution limits, and the eligibility rules that still matter
Year-end tax planning 2026 starts with knowing where your business stands. Review your profit forecast, estimated taxes, equipment plans, retirement contributions, payroll, and records before the final weeks of the year.
ERC claims 2026 are still moving through IRS review, audits, disallowances, and Appeals. Here is what employers should know about filing dates, IRS letters, deadlines, Form 907, and what may come next.
The October 15 tax deadline 2026 is approaching for many extended individual filers. Before submitting your 2025 return, review payments, deductions, retirement contributions, business records, and what happens if you still owe tax.
Higher retirement catch-up limits 2026 give eligible business owners ages 60 to 63 more room to save. Here is what to review about plan limits, Roth catch-up rules, SIMPLE plans, and payroll before year-end.
The paid family and medical leave credit 2026 rules are broader, but employers still need to review their written policy, employee eligibility, state leave rules, and credit method before claiming it.
The domestic R&D expense deduction 2026 rules allow current deductions for qualifying domestic research costs, but prior-year relief has separate deadlines. Here is what small businesses should review before amending older returns
A fake IRS crypto compliance portal is targeting digital asset holders through official-looking letters and QR codes. Learn how to verify the letter and protect your accounts before sharing information
