Get Ready for Tax Season 2025!
Now that the New Year has come and passed, it’s time to get ready to file your 2024 taxes. While it may not be the most exciting prospect, filing your business and individual tax return is an obligation of all Americans. It’s best to be prepared and file early. How early? As soon as today! That’s right. January 10th, 2025 marks the day the IRS begins accepting individual tax returns for tax year 2024.
Doesn’t tax season usually start at the end of the month? Last year, the official opening of tax season was on January 29th. This year, the IRS hasn’t announced an official opening date yet, but it has released separate announcements that individuals can file their tax return starting January 10th, and businesses can file starting January 15th. If you are an early bird when it comes to doing your taxes, this is great news. You can now get your tax obligation out of the way sooner than ever.
Though you have plenty of time until April 15th (or March 15th for s corporations and partnerships), we highly recommend getting on top of your taxes early. At the very least, gather your documents by the end of January so you have an idea of how much work your tax return may take. It could be as simple as a single W-2 and the standard deduction; but if you have multiple income sources and wish to claim several deductions and credits, attempting to prepare your tax return the night before it’s due will be a disaster.
Documents necessary for doing your taxes include any income statements, such as a W-2 if you are an employee, or a 1099 if you are an independent contractor. Your employer(s) and/or client(s) have a deadline of January 31st to file and distribute these. You will also need all documentations/receipts for any deductions you plan on claiming. These are vital to substantiating your deductions and avoiding errors that could get you audited.
Another smart thing to do would be to reach out to your CPA now. A good CPA will work with you well before the deadline to assess your tax situation and craft a tax return that maximizes your savings. If you currently do not know a CPA to trust, reach out to XQ CPA. We are ready to assist you so you can file your tax return as soon as possible. Give us a call, or book an intro meeting at the link below.
Phone: 832-295-3353
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