For generations of taxpayers, one phrase carried real weight:  postmarked on or before April 15 . It was the quiet reassurance that if you dropped your tax return in the mail by the deadline, you were protected—even if the IRS didn’t receive it for days. As of December 24, 2025, that assumption no longer holds. A change to the U.S. Postal Service’s Domestic Mail Manual clarifies that a postmark no longer confirms when an item was mailed—only when it was processed. In today’s consolidated...

As the year winds down, many of us reflect on what truly matters; family, community, and the causes close to our hearts. It’s a season that reminds us how generosity can create ripple effects of good. But charitable giving is more than writing a check in December. With thoughtful financial planning, you can give intentionally and strengthen your tax strategy at the same time. At Financial Life Advisors, located in San Antonio, Texas, we believe in purposeful, proactive planning, the kind that...