March's arrival has taxpayers roaring to finish their returns.
Stop the emails right there, online copy editors. I know it's raring to go, but I couldn't resist the pun keyed to the weather saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.
Regardless of which March animal persona best fits you and your tax filing style, everyone needs to be thinking about taxes this month. It's the last full one of the annual high tax season, which runs from late January through Tax Day.
This year, that's on Tuesday, April 15 … for most filers. More on this in a minute.
So in these 31 March days leading up to the tax deadline, millions of us will be looking for tax tips to help us complete, or at least get started, on our 2024 tax returns.
Disasters shift tax due dates: Now, as promised (or threatened, depending on your filing situation), about this year's filing deadlines. Tax Day doesn't fall on April 15 this year if you live in a major disaster area.
Severe storms, followed by flooding and landslides, in Kentucky pushed the deadline for 2024 tax returns filing (and other tax responsibilities) to Nov. 3.
Californians affected by the deadly wildfires have until Oct. 15 to file their 2024 returns and meet other tax filing requirements.
Tax tips for all: Regardless of when you must file and pay your taxes, these March tax tips should help. You'll also should check out the January and February collections, too.
This page, like those previously mentioned month's pieces of advice, is a collection of the tips after they have their featured time in the spotlight in the ol' blog's upper right corner.
The March tax tidbits can help all y'all tax lions aggressively hunting tax breaks, or timid tax lambs, who'll want to come back here (and, again, the January and February pages) once you finally muster the courage to confront filing.
Regardless of the type of tax creature that exemplifies your filing style, check them out to make sure you file a complete, correct Form 1040 that produces the best legal tax result for you, not Uncle Sam.
And once that form is submitted, stick around for tips on how to chip away at your already accruing 2025 tax bill.
Okay, since I know you're raring and/or roaring to get at the advice, here are March's tax tips.
- DOGE highlights need to secure tax, financial information — We share a lot of ourselves already, and way too much on social media. But when it comes to our taxes, most of us tend to be more discreet. So the attempt by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take a look at the information we send the Internal Revenue Service is a bit concerning. Here’s a look at the DOGE effort, where it stands, and how to protect your privacy and secure your tax and financial information. (March 1, 2025)
- 4 tax moves to make this March — We're into March, the last full month before the April 15 tax filing deadline. Here are four tax moves to make this month that could save you money on your 2024 taxes and/or help with future financial and tax situations. (March 3, 2025)
- IRS adds W-2 and 1099-A forms to taxpayer online accounts — Taxpayers now can find their W-2 and 1099-A forms available at their Internal Revenue Service online accounts. The agency is planning even more account enhancements, but will the IRS’ planned enhancements survive Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel reductions and budget cuts by Republicans on Capitol Hill? (March 4, 2025)
- 10 common tax filing mistakes to avoid — To err is human. To err when doing your taxes also is all too common, and too often very costly. Here are 10 tax-filing mistakes that you don’t want to make. (March 6, 2025)
- Celebrating IRS' 36th e-filing anniversary with ways to do so for free — Tax filing is a process, not just for us taxpayers, but the Internal Revenue Service, too. Take electronic filing. It began nationwide 36 years ago this week, with 2 million individuals taking advantage of the new filing option. Now most returns are e-filed. And there are more ways to file electronically and do so for free. (March 7, 2025)
- 2025 tax year allowances for expensive international housing — If you move overseas for a job, you'll still owe U.S. taxes. But you could qualify for some tax breaks on that income you earn abroad. And if you end up working in one of the world's more expensive real estate locales, the IRS also gives expatriates a larger housing tax break. Here's the updated housing expenses list for 2025. (March 9, 2025)
- Debt offsets could reduce your federal tax refund — Getting a tax refund usually is welcomed by most taxpayers, except when the amount is less than they expected. Why did the Internal Revenue Service short you? If you owed another federal or state debt, then the Treasury Offset Program, or TOP, took some of your refund money off the top to pay that bill. (March 10, 2025)
- 1 million people + not filing in 2022 = $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds — More than a million Americans didn’t file a 2021 tax return in 2022 and missed out on their part of $1 billion in unclaimed refunds. They still can get their tax cash, but only if they file their 2021 return by this Tax Day, April 15, 2025. If they miss this deadline, Uncle Sam gets to keep their refund forever. (March 11, 2025)
- 10 too-often overlooked tax breaks — Some filers leave tax savings on the table by missing out on tax breaks. Don’t be one of them. Here are 10 tax deductions and credits, including some that don't require itemizing, that many taxpayers overlook every filing season. (March 12, 2025)
- Maximizing tax-deductible medical miles — If you're going to the doctor (or dentist or other medical professional) a lot, keep track of those treatment-related miles. They are tax deductible and could be enough to help you clear the itemized medical expenses threshold. (March 14, 2025)
- Using tax-favored retirement funds to help with disaster recovery — In 2024, we had 27 disasters across the country that cost more than a billion dollars each in damages, along with the impossible to tally cost of lost lives. This year is starting off in a similar fashion. That means many who go through such catastrophes will likely turn to their retirement savings to help recover. Here’s a look at a tax law change that makes that option easier. (March 15, 2025)
- Tax scammers use AI to up their criminal schemes — Tax scammers live for filing season, when taxpayers are rushed and worried about making a mistake on their returns. The haste and stress has served tax crooks well, and now the bad guys are getting even more help. They're using artificial intelligence (AI) to make their tax schemes seem more real. (March 17, 2025)
- Don't wave any of these 10 audit red flags — The chances of getting audited remain relatively low. That's why you don't want to invite Internal Revenue Service interest in your tax filing by waving any of these 10 tax return audit red flags. (March 19, 2025)
- Property donation valuation guidelines for spring cleaners — Spring has sprung, so are you doing the annual seasonal cleaning? If so, consider donating the clothing and household items you no longer need or want instead of tossing them or holding a tag sale. Here's a look at valuing those charitable gifts and how they could pay off, if you itemize, as a tax deduction next filing season. (March 20, 2025)
- When to consider annualized income estimated tax payments — Millions of taxpayers must make estimated payments each year. Most do so in four equal payments. However, if your income fluctuates throughout the year, a better tax and cashflow option might be using the annualized income estimated tax payment method. (March 20, 2025)
- Advantages of ABLE savings accounts — Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE, accounts were created in 2014 to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. The benefits were expanded in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here’s an overview of how these tax-favored savings plans can help eligible account beneficiaries. (March 21, 2025)
- 8 ways to spend your tax refund — Feeling flush thanks to your tax refund? You’re not alone. Through mid-March, the IRS had sent out almost $163 billion in refunds, with the average amount coming to $3,271. If you’re looking for ways to spend that tax cash, here are some suggestions. (March 24, 2025)
- April 1 is RMD deadline for some older retirees — Did you delay your very first required minimum distribution (RMD) last year? Well, time is fast approaching to make that withdrawal, and the Internal Revenue Service isn’t fooling around. If you miss your postponed April 1 RMD due date, it could cost you. (March 25, 2025)
- How to file when missing your earnings' statements — It’s well past the date you should have received the tax statements you need to complete your tax return, but you’re still waiting. As Tax Day nears, you do have some missing tax material options. You can use a self-created W-2 replacement, find the data in other financial material, or get more time to file so you can track down the documents. (March 26, 2025)
- More filers using tax refunds to pay necessities — Tax refunds are always welcome, especially if you can afford to use the money for something you want. But for those who are struggling financially, a tax refund can be a lifeline. That’s the case for almost half of people who responded to a recent tax refund survey. They said they are more dependent on their tax refund to make ends meet this year than they have in the past. (March 28, 2025)
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I can't tell you how thrilled I am that made it all the way to the end of this page. You must really want more tax tips!
You can find more tax filing, saving, and other tax-related information on the January and February pages, linked below. But if you click on the April through December links, you'll find an enthusiastic fellow letting you know that we're not there yet, either on the calendar or as far as tax tips.
But time flies when you're having tax fun, or not. So those coming months' tax tips pages will be here probably sooner than you want. Until then, stick with the ol' blog, where the tips here and other posts will provide help in filing your 2024 tax return and cutting your already accruing 2025 tax bill.
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