

Frequently asked questions
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If you’re self-employed, an investor, or a business owner, you may need to make
quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS. Generally, you must pay if you expect to
owe at least $1,000 after withholding and credits, and your withholding won’t cover at
least 90% of your current-year tax (or 100% of your prior-year tax). Making timely
payments helps you avoid IRS penalties and interest. Contact us at 979-268-1350
(Bryan) or 936-825-6507 (Navasota) and we can calculate the right amounts for you.
You can pay your taxes online to the IRS from your bank account, debit card, credit
card, or digital wallet. Go to IRS Payments to find out more about each option. You can
also view balances, set up payment plans, and check history through your IRS Online
Payments can be made through our secure online payment portal.
Visit the IRS’s Where’s My Refund? tool. Refund information is available within 24
hours after e-filing your return.
Social Security benefits may be taxable depending on your income. A new provision
in the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act increases the standard deduction for
seniors—$6,000 for individuals age 65+ ($12,000 for couples)—which lowers taxable
income but does not eliminate taxes on Social Security. Many seniors will see reduced
taxable income, but benefits may still be partially taxable.
Beginning September 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for
most federal payments—including tax refunds and Social Security. You will need to use
direct deposit, prepaid debit cards, or a digital wallet (exceptions may apply). Learn
more in the Treasury’s announcement: Federal Government to Phase Out Paper