Plachuta Income Tax Center

03/31/2026

🚨There are 2 weeks left to file your 2025 taxes.🚨

Please contact us at 610-485-7345 if you still need an appointment for tax preparation for 2025 as the tax season ends on Wednesday 4/15/26.

If you cannot make this deadline, we can file an extension.
The extension is valid until 10/15/2026.

03/16/2026

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01/26/2026

01/20/2026

January 20th, 2026 Update

Our New office address is:
2710 Concord Road Suite 3
Aston, Pa 19014
610-485-7345

(Office Open: 7 days a week – 9am to 9pm *** Jan 26, 2026 thru April 15, 2026).

All tax documents that are required to prepare your 2025 income tax return should be in your possession by 1/31/2026. Please wait until you receive your brokerage account statements which come about mid- February. If you are receiving K-1 forms, please wait until March.

PERSONAL TAX RETURNS: If you are itemizing your mortgage, medical and charitable donations, please give us only the totals.
BUSINESS OR RENTALS: Summarize income and expenses and give us totals by category. WE DO NOT NEED TO SEE EACH SEPARATE RECEIPT.

2025 Tax software has been updated and ready to go. IRS will begin accepting e-filed returns beginning on 1/26/2026. Due to fraud issues, IRS cannot issue your refund claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2026.

DO NOT SPEND YOUR TAX REFUND UNTIL YOU SEE IT IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.

CAUTION SCAM ALERTS: IRS and state agencies will not call you by phone, e-mail, or text you for information. Watch for suspicious e-mails or texts with LINKS or attachments asking for information.
IT’S USUALLY A SCAM. DELETE IT.
NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION TO ANY STRANGER

TAX JOKES: (1) Drive carefully, IRS needs every taxpayer it can get. (2) A taxpayer lied on his tax return by listing himself as the head of household. (3) A political promise today means another tax tomorrow. (4) The IRS is like a bad laundry; you keep losing your shirt. (5 The best things in life are still free, but political tax experts are working overtime to solve the problem.

REFERRAL PROMOTION: Refer TWO new clients in 2026 and your tax return is FREE.
NEW tax clients will get $50 discount on what they paid last year. We appreciate your loyal support.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE OFFERED: We can settle PA estates by preparing and filing the required forms for Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax (REV-1500). Please call for a firm preparation fee. We do not give legal advice and any legal questions should be addressed to an attorney.

Have a great day. Call for an appointment (610) 485 – 7345.

01/10/2026

January 10th, 2026 - Update
The Plachuta Family wishes you & your family a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year 2026.
This is our 61st tax season. We are very grateful to you for using our tax preparation service.

OUR NEW ADDRESS IS:
2710 CONCORD ROAD SUITE 3
ASTON, PA 19014
PHONE: (610) 485-7345

OFFICE OPEN: 7 days a week -- 9am to 9pm -- January 26th thru April 15th,2026 to serve you.

Social security benefit (Cost of Living) will increase by 2.8% (2026).

OUR TAX SOFTWARE for 2025 is updated, tested and ready to go. E-FILE and DIRECT BANK DEPOSIT is the fastest way to get your tax refund. Due to new tax laws & cyber fraud, the IRS will start processing 2025 tax returns on January 26, 2026. Also, the IRS cannot issue your refund claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until mid-February 2026.

REMINDER: Bring the following documents to your appointment: driver’s license, bank check, wages (FORM W-2), gambling (FORM W-2G), pensions (FORM 1099R), social security (FORM SSA-1099-SM), mortgage (FORM 1098), medical insurance (FORM 1095A, 1095B, or 1095C), college tuition (FORM 1098-T), unemployment compensation (FORM UC-1099G), health savings distribution (FORM 1099-SA), and health savings contribution (FORM 5498-SA).

New Paperwork needed for 2025 – Overtime amounts (last pay stub or employer provided overtime report), Home Improvement receipt with details of manufacturers names of items installed in your home.
Examples: Anderson Windows, Lennox HVAC system, Bradford White Water Heater
Loan Interest for New Car purchase - Loan details: Origination Date, Loan Amount, VIN Number, Make, Model

PERSONAL TAX RETURNS: If you are itemizing your medical or charitable donations, please give us the totals. BUSINESS OR RENTALS: Summarize your income and expenses and give us the totals by category. WE DO NOT NEED TO SEE EACH SEPARATE RECEIPT.

REFERRAL PROMOTION: Refer TWO new clients in 2026 and your return is FREE.
NEW clients will get $50 discount from what they paid last year. We appreciate your loyal support.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE: We prepare the tax forms that are required by PA to settle estates. In PA., if a person passes away leaving an estate, the executor/executrix is responsible to file the inheritance tax return and pay tax due within 9 months and to report all assets that are subject to the tax. We will help you expedite the process and save you time and money.

NOTE: WE DO NOT GIVE LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY.
Have a great day. Please call for an appointment 610-485-7345

12/24/2025

Thank you for your support in 2025. We'll see you in 2026

12/10/2025

We would like to inform you of our new office location.

Our office is now located at 2710 Concord Rd Suite #3 Aston PA 19014.

The Concord Plaza office building is adjacent to the Ricks Shed’s showroom. We are located on the first floor. Our phone number remains the same 610-485-7345.

2025 Tax Law Updates

Changes affecting Seniors
Additional deduction for seniors up to $6,000 for individuals 65 and over. The deduction phases out at $75,000 single and at $150,000 if you’re married.

Social Security benefits Cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2026
Starting in January 2026, Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8%.

Overtime pay tax changes
New overtime deduction for qualified overtime income up to $12,500 and phases out for income above $150,000. This deduction can lower your taxable income, it is not a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your taxes and the actual tax savings will depend on your tax rate.
For example, if you’re a nurse with $12,500 in qualified overtime and 22% tax rate, then your tax savings would be $2,750.

Changes to taxes on tips
2025 tax year brings a deduction for tips up to $25,000. This deduction is available regardless of whether you itemize your deductions or not. If you earn tips and your income is $150,000 or below, you may be eligible to claim this deduction.
For example, if you earned $5,000 in tips and are in the 12% tax bracket, your tax savings would be $600.

State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction for homeowners
The SALT deduction includes local income, sales, and property taxes. The limit has increased from $10,000 to $40,000 for 2025. Phase out begins at incomes above $500,000. This change benefits filers in states with high state and property taxes, allowing them to deduct more of their related expenses.

Deduction for New car loan interest
A new tax deduction allows you to deduct up to $10,000 in new car loan interest per year for qualified auto loans. To qualify, the vehicle must be new, for personal use and assembled in the United States. This deduction phases out when income is above $100,000 and for married couples with incomes above $200,000.

Child Tax Credit increase
The Child Tax Credit will increase to $2,200 per child under 17, with annual adjustments for inflation every year.

The Plachuta Family wishes you a Happy and Healthy Holiday season.

09/08/2025

Plachuta Income Tax is a proud sponsor of the AYSA Sporting KC soccer team. Best of luck this fall soccer season and have fun!
Pics courtesy of Aston Youth Soccer Association