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December 2025 Tax Deadlines: Essential Reminders

Stay ahead this December with crucial tax deadlines, including year-end tax planning, tip reporting duties, IRA mandatory withdrawals, and the final callable payments for deductions towards your 2025 tax return.

December 1 - Initiate Your Year-End Tax Planning

Kick-off December by engaging in strategic tax planning to influence your financial outcomes for 2025. Notably, individuals experiencing major income changes, new marital or dependent statuses, or property sales should schedule a tax strategy session. Our team at CPA Consulting Services, based in Manchester, Connecticut, is here to guide you in maximizing your tax efficiency.

Image 1 December 10 - Declare Tips to Your Employer

Employees receiving more than $20 in tips during November must report these to their employer by December 10 using IRS Form 4070. Employers are, in turn, obliged to withhold FICA taxes and income tax from your wages. If these aren't covered by your regular wages, your W-2 will reflect uncollected amounts in box 8, necessitating settlement when filing your tax return.

Image 2 December 31 - Mandatory IRA Withdrawals

The final date for withdrawing from a Traditional IRA to avoid penalties applies if you were born before January 1, 1952. Individuals turning 73 in 2025 face a choice: enact the first required minimum distribution by year's end or postpone to April 1, 2026.

December 31 - Final Day for 2025 Deductible Payments

This date also marks the last opportunity to make deductible payments for your 2025 returns. Note that contributions to IRA, SEP, or Keogh accounts enjoy an extended deadline beyond December 31.

Image 3 December 31 - Prepare for Possible Closures

Ensure timely financial actions by recognizing potential closures on December 31. Preemptively completing necessary tasks will circumvent unexpected institution shutdowns that could interfere with your year-end goals.

Handling Weekend and Holiday Deadline Adjustments

Should a deadline fall on a weekend or holiday, it automatically shifts to the next business day, ensuring continued compliance without rush.

Extensions Due to Disaster Declarations

Geographically recent disasters may grant deadline extensions. Updated information is available at FEMA and IRS websites. Our highly experienced CPA Consulting Services team is adept at navigating these complex developments for your benefit.

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