With tax season underway, a critical change to USPS postmarking procedures could put taxpayers at risk of unintended late filings. As of December 24, 2025, mail is now postmarked based on when it's processed at a postal facility rather than when it's dropped off, potentially creating discrepancies between actual mailing dates and official postmarks. This shift has significant implications for anyone relying on postmark dates as proof of timely filing for federal and state tax returns.

Falling behind on taxes can feel overwhelming, but Illinois is offering taxpayers a second chance. The Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act of 2025 creates a limited-time opportunity for individuals and businesses to pay off overdue state taxes without having to shoulder the added burden of penalties and interest.

As a result of the passage of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), 2025 marked a major shift in how millions of American workers report their income and claim deductions.