FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You can securely upload your documents through our client portal. This ensures your

information is safe and delivered directly to our team.

For security reasons, we don’t provide tax return status updates online. Please call

us directly at 979-268-1350 (Bryan office) or 936-825-6507 (Navasota office), and our

team will be happy to assist you.

We’d love to learn more about you! At Brewer, Eyeington, Patout & Co., we carefully review each new client inquiry to make sure our services are the right fit for your needs. Please fill out our new client inquiry form, and our team will be in touch to start the conversation.

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.

• Individuals (Form 1040): April 15

• S Corporations & Partnerships (Forms 1120S & 1065): March 15

• C Corporations (Form 1120): April 15

• Trusts & Estates (Form 1041): April 15

• Extensions are available, but payments are still due by these dates.

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

Account.

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

Checks.

Don’t panic—and don’t ignore it. Forward a copy to your tax preparer right away so

we can review it and advise on the best response. Many issues can be resolved quickly

when addressed promptly.

Absolutely. We provide year-round tax planning and business advisory services to

help reduce your tax liability, improve cash flow, and prepare for upcoming changes in

tax law. Contact us at 979-268-1350 (Bryan) or 936-825-6507 (Navasota) to setup an

appointment with your tax preparer.