filing taxes

Did you know USPS has updated their postmark process? The USPS changed its postmark system effective Dec. 24, 2025, now defining the postmark as the date of the first automated processing, which may differ from the drop-off date. This impacts tax filings because documents must bear a postmark on or before the due date to be considered timely under IRC Sec 7502. To ensure compliance, taxpayers should request a manual postmark at a USPS retail counter or use Registered/Certified Mail for proof of

Once your 2024 tax return is in the hands of the IRS, you may be tempted to clear out file cabinets and delete digital folders. But before reaching for the shredder or delete button, remember that some paperwork still has two important purposes: Protecting you if the IRS comes calling for an audit, and Helping you prove the tax basis of assets you’ll sell in the future. Keep the return itself — indefinitely Your filed tax returns are the cornerstone of your records. But