Diaz Koontz Business Services, Inc

07/16/2026

🚗 IRS Announces Mid‑Year Mileage Rate Increase — Effective July 1, 2026

Due to rising fuel costs, the IRS has revised the 2026 standard mileage rates for travel occurring on or after July 1, 2026.
Mileage from January 1–June 30, 2026 will continue to use the previously released rates.

✨ New Rates Effective July 1, 2026

Business Mileage: 76¢ per mile
(up from 72.5¢ for Jan–June; depreciation portion remains 35¢ for the full year)

Medical & Moving Mileage: 23.5¢ per mile
(up from 20.5¢ for Jan–June)

Charitable Mileage: 14¢ per mile
(unchanged — set by Congress)

📝 Important Reminder for 2026 Filers & Employers

Anyone using the standard mileage rates must track two separate mileage totals this year:
January–June and July–December.

Some employers may have already reimbursed July mileage using the lower January–June rate. While not required under federal law, they may choose to reimburse employees for the difference to keep reimbursements fair and accurate.

Reach out to us if you have any questions!

05/12/2026

Trump Account Update — Parents, this is your reminder!
These accounts are NOT tax‑deductible, but they are one of the most powerful new tools available to help our kids build a financial foundation.

The U.S. Treasury has partnered with BNY Mellon and Robinhood, and nearly 5 million Trump Accounts are already set up ahead of the July 4, 2026 launch.

Here’s why families are signing up:
✔ $1,000 government seed deposit for eligible children
✔ Tax‑deferred growth for up to 18 years
✔ Tax‑free employer contributions up to $2,500/year
✔ Additional support for children through age 10 thanks to Michael Dell’s $6.25B contribution

If you’re a parent, guardian, or grandparent — go check it out and get your kids signed up so they don’t miss out on the benefits.

👉 Official Program Info: https://www.trumpaccounts.gov/

04/28/2026

📣 Florida Businesses: Your Annual Report Is Due THIS Friday!

Don’t forget to file your Annual Report with the Florida Department of State.

⏰ Deadline:
Friday, May 1, 2026 — 11:59 PM EST

This applies to:
• Profit Corporations
• Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
• Limited Partnerships (LPs)
• Limited Liability Limited Partnerships (LLLPs)

💸 Avoid the $400 Late Fee!
Any report filed after the deadline will automatically incur a $400 late fee from the state.

If you need help or have questions, reach out — we’re here to keep you compliant and stress‑free.

The Division of Corporations uses a 3rd party, NIC Services, LLC dba Tyler Payment Services, to process our credit/debit card payments for Online filings. A confirmation payment receipt will be emailed from [email protected] for successful transactions. The biller on your statement will read “NIC...

04/17/2026

🚨 Scammers don’t sleep…

If you receive a letter from the IRS—send it to us before you panic. We’ll review it and guide you.

If you get an email claiming to be from the IRS—do NOT click any links.
If you get a phone call saying it’s the IRS—hang up. Do NOT give any personal information.

Here’s the truth 👇
The Internal Revenue Service typically communicates by mail first. They do not:
❌ Text you
❌ DM you on social media
❌ Email you asking for personal or financial info
❌ Call you out of the blue demanding immediate payment

Scammers rely on fear and urgency—don’t fall for it.

💌 When in doubt, send it to us. That’s what we’re here for.

04/15/2026

📣 Office Closed This Friday 04/17/26 for Our Traditional Tax Holiday! 🎉

After an incredibly busy tax season, our team will be taking our annual Tax Holiday this Friday to rest, recharge, and breathe for a moment.

We’ll be back Monday morning, refreshed and ready!

Thank you for your understanding and for an amazing season! 💙

— Díaz Koontz Business Services

04/02/2026

⏳✨ We’re almost at the tax‑deadline finish line! ✨⏳

If you haven’t reached out to us yet and still want us to prepare your tax return, please contact us ASAP so we can help you request an extension to file.

📌 Important reminder:
An extension gives you more time to file, not more time to pay. If you end up owing at year‑end, the IRS will assess penalties and interest even if your extension is accepted — so time truly matters right now.

🖊️ Extensions will NOT be filed without your signed authorization.

You can reach us at:
📧 [email protected]
📞 850‑458‑9210 (Mon–Fri during business hours)
🔐 Through our secure tax portal

Thank you for working with us and for helping us keep everything moving smoothly as we wrap up tax season! 💼💙