Taxes and More

10/20/2026

When an appraisal comes in lower than expected, a home sale isn't automatically over. Discover how buyers and sellers navigate the gap in this blog post via the link in the comments to keep your real estate transaction on track.

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10/19/2026

Educators Have New Options to Deduct 2026 Classroom Expenses – Did You Know?

If you work as a K–12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal or aide for at least 900 hours during the school year at a qualifying school, you may be able to deduct qualifying unreimbursed classroom expenses on your tax return.

For 2026, eligible educators may deduct up to $350 of qualifying expenses as an above-the-line deduction without itemizing, or up to $700 for a married couple filing jointly if both qualify, with a limit of $350 each.

Additionally, a new itemized deduction is available beginning in 2026 for educator expenses, with no separate dollar cap. You must itemize deductions to claim this additional deduction. It is also available to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches who meet the K–12 school and 900-hour requirements, and may cover additional expenses.

Eligible educators may claim both deductions, as long as the expenses used to figure each deduction do not overlap. A tax professional can help you determine whether you qualify and which deduction strategy yields the greatest possible tax savings.

10/19/2026

A historic generational shift in wealth is shaking up luxury homeownership and investment. Discover the profound impact this transfer in capital is having on the luxury market in the latest Luxury Landscape Report.

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10/16/2026

Small autumn fixes can prevent major home damage down the line. Discover which seasonal tasks protect your home’s value before winter arrives in this blog post via the link in the comments.

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10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

FYI...improved credit scores could just now be coming to fruition for many consumers.

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10/14/2026

Dinner, but make it theater. Think tequila-flamed tomahawk, hand-pressed duck, ch*****ne carts, and mozzarella stretched tableside. Across the country, luxury restaurants are turning the art of dining into an experience you can watch unfold at your seat. Explore the trend in the Fall 2026 issue of Prestige Magazine via the link in the comments.

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10/12/2026

October 15 Filing Extension Deadlines

Taxpayers who timely requested an extension to file their 2025 federal income tax returns generally must file by Thursday, October 15, 2026. The same deadline generally applies to calendar-year C corporations that received an extension to file their 2025 corporate returns (Form 1120).

In addition, U.S. persons with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts whose combined value exceeded $10,000 at any time during 2025, and who are required to file a Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR), generally must file by October 15, 2026. The FBAR extension is automatic; no extension request is necessary.

10/12/2026

Honestly, we’d love to take the tour from the pooch perspective every time.

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