As far as the Internal Revenue Services is concerned, they have set deadlines on filing the returns and on making the payments, each of which comes with consequences if the specified date is missed.
A new $6,000 deduction for seniors — or $12,000 for couples — could mean lower taxes on income and Social Security, but the break only lasts until 2028.
The IRS still holds nearly 600,000 unprocessed employee retention credit claims, leaving small businesses and nonprofits waiting for long-delayed relief.