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News & updates

What's new at the office

Office announcements, IRS notice explainers, and tax law changes that affect your return. We try to keep it short and useful.

Off-season hours

June office hours posted

We're open Tuesday June 9 (10–1), Wednesday June 10 (3–6), and Thursday June 11 (10–1). Stop in if you have questions about your return, a notice, or quarterly estimated payments.

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IRS notice

Got a CP53E notice? Don't panic.

The CP53E is the IRS's way of saying there's a 6-week delay in processing — exactly the timeline we discussed at the office. You don't need to create an IRS online account, and your refund is still on the way.

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From our family

Thank you for a great tax season

We deeply appreciate the trust you've placed in our office this year. As of April 16 we shift to off-season hours — the first full week of every month. Reach out anytime in between if something comes up.

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Season deadline

March 15 is the last day for portal uploads & drop-offs

March 15 is the final day we can accept new documents through the secure portal or as a drop-off for the current tax season. Please get everything to us by then so we can finish your return on time.

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Office update

February 28 was the last day for bank loan products

February 28, 2026 was the final date to set up a refund-advance bank loan product in our office for this season. Returns are still prepared as usual — this only affects the advance-loan option.

IRS update

IRS opening date: 2026 filing season began January 26

The IRS officially opened the 2026 filing season on January 26, 2026. Returns filed before that date are held until processing begins.

IRS announcement
Refunds

Direct deposit mandate — paper checks are slower this year

The IRS is prioritizing direct deposit for all refunds this year to speed up processing. Under new IRS policy, choosing a paper check will delay your refund by at least six weeks. We strongly recommend direct deposit.

Reminder

Last day to request your Personalized Organizer

Today is the last day to request your Personalized Organizer with last year's information. Stop by the office or call us — we'll send the electronic copy through the secure portal.

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Office updates
IRS notices · tax-law changes
News & updates

What's new

Off-season hours
June 1, 2026

June office hours posted

We're open Tuesday June 9 (10–1), Wednesday June 10 (3–6), and Thursday June 11 (10–1). Stop in if you have questions about your return, a notice, or quarterly estimated payments.

IRS notice
May 12, 2026

Got a CP53E notice? Don't panic.

The CP53E is the IRS's way of saying there's a 6-week delay in processing — exactly the timeline we discussed at the office. You don't need to create an IRS online account, and your refund is still on the way.

From our family
April 16, 2026

Thank you for a great tax season

We deeply appreciate the trust you've placed in our office this year. As of April 16 we shift to off-season hours — the first full week of every month. Reach out anytime in between if something comes up.

Season deadline
March 12, 2026

March 15 is the last day for portal uploads & drop-offs

March 15 is the final day we can accept new documents through the secure portal or as a drop-off for the current tax season. Please get everything to us by then.

Office update
February 28, 2026

February 28 was the last day for bank loan products

February 28, 2026 was the final date to set up a refund-advance bank loan product in our office. Returns are still prepared as usual — this only affects the advance-loan option.

IRS update
January 26, 2026

IRS opening date: 2026 filing season began January 26

The IRS officially opened the 2026 filing season on January 26, 2026. Returns filed earlier are held until processing begins.

IRS announcement →
Refunds
January 26, 2026

Direct deposit mandate — paper checks are slower

The IRS is prioritizing direct deposit for all refunds this year. Under new IRS policy, choosing a paper check delays your refund by at least six weeks. We strongly recommend direct deposit.

Reminder
January 24, 2026

Last day to request your Personalized Organizer

Today is the last day to request your Personalized Organizer with last year's information. Stop by the office or call us — we'll send the electronic copy through the secure portal.