TRM Tax Solutions

10/12/2026

Are your beneficiary designations up to date? Marriage, divorce, and other life changes can affect who inherits your assets. Watch this video to learn why regular reviews are important.

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.

10/05/2026

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.

10/05/2026

Learn when businesses must file Form 8300, what counts as cash, and the reporting rules that apply to large cash payments.

09/29/2026

Enhanced Tax Credit Can Help Cover 2026 Childcare Costs – Did You Know? (2/2)

If you pay for care for your child under 13 years of age, or for your spouse or other dependent who requires help with basic self-care, then you may qualify for a federal tax credit. The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) can help reduce your federal income tax based on care expenses that you pay in order to work or seek work.

The CDCTC is calculated as a percentage of eligible care expenses. As in the past, the credit is subject to phase-down ranges, meaning that the maximum credit amount may decrease based on a person's adjusted gross income (AGI). However, new rules that took effect this year have significantly increased the maximum credit amount for people with AGIs both below and within the phase-down ranges.

For example, a married couple filing a joint return with an AGI of $75,000-$150,000 may qualify for a credit of up to 35% of eligible care costs, up from 20% in 2025. Meanwhile, a single filer with an AGI of $15,000 or less may be entitled to a credit equaling 50% of qualifying expenses. Above $15,000, the rate gradually declines, reaching 35% once AGI exceeds $43,000. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify for the CDCTC, and if so, what percentage you may use to figure your credit amount.

09/29/2026

Crypto investors are being targeted with official-looking IRS letters directing them to a fake digital asset portal. Learn the warning signs before sharing wallet or tax information.

IRS scam letters direct crypto investors to a fake portal to steal wallet and tax information.

09/28/2026

Recent Tax Court and Fifth Circuit rulings create uncertainty around when a limited partner’s income may be subject to self-employment tax. Learn what tax professionals need to know.

09/24/2026

Your QuickBooks may be doing more harm than good if the setup isn’t right. From missed reconciliations to payroll mistakes, small errors can turn into big headaches for your books and cash flow. Find out the 5 mistakes to avoid and how to clean things up. Read now.

Learn the most common QuickBooks mistakes small businesses make and how TRM Tax Solutions helps businesses in Newark fix them.

09/24/2026

Here are the October 2026 Individual Due Dates

Review key October 2026 tax deadlines for individuals, including extended 2025 tax returns, foreign account reporting, and September tip income.

09/24/2026

Learn how Roth conversions work, when they may offer tax advantages, and how tax brackets, RMDs, IRA basis, and other factors can affect the decision.