Jill M. Flinton, CPA, PLLC

03/09/2026

I've seen this question posted at least a dozen times this week:

"Where is my tax refund?"

I get it. You need the money. You're refreshing the tracker wondering if something went wrong.

Here's what's actually happening:
Once your return is accepted, it's in the processing system.

IRS Refunds:
Up to 21 days from the date your return was accepted (not filed).

EITC or ACTC on your return?
That 21-day clock doesn't start until February 15 - even if your return was accepted earlier.

New York State:
30-45 days from acceptance

The IRS and NYS both have a "Where's My Refund" tracker that updates once a day. That's your most accurate source.

You are not forgotten. The system is just slow.

I know waiting is hard when you're counting on that money. But knowing the timeline helps you plan instead of panic.

Waiting on your refunds? Drop your acceptance date below - I'm curious where most people are in the process.

03/04/2026

Friendly tax reminder:

Did you know the IRS can keep your tax refund if you wait too long to claim it?

If you’re owed a refund for your 2022 tax return, time is running out.

The IRS gives you 3 years to claim a refund, which means a 2022 return must be filed by April 15, 2026.

Here’s the detail many people don’t realize:

👉The IRS only allows the most recent 3 years of returns to be e-filed (currently 2025, 2024, and 2023).
That means 2022 tax returns must be mailed.

✉️With recent USPS changes to postmark handling, it’s smart to get that return in the mail within the next 30 days to avoid any risk of missing the deadline.

If you never filed your 2022 return and expect a refund, now is the time to take care of it.

If you’re not sure whether you filed or whether a refund might still be available, feel free to reach out.

01/26/2026

If you received a NYS Inflation Refund Check in summer or fall 2025 ($200–$400), here’s an important reminder for tax filing

• The refund is taxable to the IRS
• NYS issued a 1099-G
• The form was not mailed — it’s only available onlin

Although everyone cashed or deposited the check, you still need the amount to report it correctly.

That information can come from the 1099-G, a digital deposit record, or the paper the check was attached to.

Retrieve the 1099-G here:
👉 https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/1099g.htm

Please make sure this is included with your filing or provided to your tax professional to avoid delays or notices.

12/29/2025

It's that time of year!

If you use your vehicle 🚘 for business purposes, write down the odometer reading in the next few days. This is important when filing your tax return and claiming vehicle 🚙 or mileage expenses.

If you are using a mileage tracking app, make sure your data is updated and all trips are reviewed and assigned.

12/19/2025

Did you know that the IRS actually turns off and stops accepting e-filed income tax returns every year?

The stop date for accepting individual returns (including Schedule C small businesses) is usually around Thanksgiving. The business return stop date is usually around Christmas. This means that tax preparers cannot submit anything to the IRS for acceptance until they reopen the filing season in January.

Most states also stop accepting e-filed income tax returns when the IRS stops accepting those returns.

If your tax preparer gives you a deadline, please respect that. With these shut off dates around major holidays, there are many who take time off or are working on preparing for the next tax season.

12/10/2025

Thank you taxgirl for this great summary!

The IRS website got a refresh! (And after yesterday's hiccups, I was able to get into the TDS.)

Online accounts for individuals, businesses, and tax professionals are now featured prominently on the website.

Haven’t signed up for yours yet? With an online account, you can:

* View prior-year returns and other tax records, including your adjusted gross income, or AGI (which you’ll need for some tax software programs) and official IRS transcripts;
* Make payments, schedule future payments, enter into installment agreements, and review your payment history;
* Access or retrieve your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN), a six-digit number that provides an extra layer of security against tax-related identity theft; and
* Authorize a tax professional, like a tax attorney, enrolled agent, or accountant, to view your tax records and talk to the IRS on your behalf without you having to sign Form 2848.

(And it's a lifesaver for tax pros.)

It's free, but you will have to verify your identity (which most commonly requires ID and a smartphone).

Head over to irs.gov for more details.

09/27/2025

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09/12/2025

The most dangerous beliefs aren’t the ones we choose.
They’re the ones we inherit without question.

So many of the words we carry weren’t ours to begin with.
They were planted when we were young. Passed down through generations.
Repeated until they felt true.

“You’ll never be good enough.”
“You can’t do that.”
“This is just the way it is.”

But what happens when we stop accepting these hand-me-down beliefs?

I think of the woman who was told, as a child, she’d never function in society because she was disabled.
And yet today—she works, advocates for her own needs, applies for housing, makes meals from scratch, and builds her independence every single day.

She is living proof: inherited beliefs don’t define present reality.

The same is true for all of us.
Every casual comment, every outdated story, every “truth” that was never truly ours—
it’s on us to challenge it.

Because if a belief doesn’t resonate anymore… why are we still carrying it?

✨ What belief are you ready to lay down, so you can step into what’s actually true for you today?

09/07/2025

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If your structure feels too tight (or too loose)...

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This isn’t about becoming more.
It’s about coming home.
And rebuilding from your Soul’s original instructions.

Your Soul knows. Let’s decode it.

08/12/2025

How long does it take to complete a tax return? Try 13 hours.

Did you know the IRS reports the average taxpayer spends about 13 hours prepping their tax return? Partnering with a qualified tax professional can save hour...

07/18/2025

⚡️ The Tax Credit Expiration Nobody’s Talking About ⚡️

OBBBA — the One Big Beautiful Bill — just passed.
And it’s about to quietly wipe out thousands of dollars in potential tax credits… without most people even noticing.

Here’s what you need to know:
🚘 Electric vehicle credit? GONE after Sept 30, 2025 (you must take possession before this date)
🌞 Solar panels, energy audits, insulation, windows, doors? All of it must be installed + operational by Dec 31, 2025

There’s no extension window.
No grace period.
And no do-overs once these deadlines pass.

If you’ve been on the fence about EVs or upgrading your home’s energy efficiency — this is your heads-up.

🌀 Want the full breakdown + proactive tax planning that keeps up with the chaos?

Comment “OBBBA” below or email [email protected] to stay ahead of what’s coming.

Because waiting until tax season?
That’s when it’s already too late.

07/05/2025

As a finance professional - please, please give it a few weeks for accurate information on the tax provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill to make its way out, especially on implementation dates and processes. Because it's a holiday weekend, many of us are not working, where we have access to our vetted resources to communicate with clients and the public.

I know there are lots of "good" and "bad" provisions in this law, but the IRS interpretation and actual implementation with the existing tax code will take a bit longer.