While summer is a time for fun, it’s never the wrong time to start thinking about taxes – and some of those summer activities could have an impact. Here are a few summertime activities and tips on how taxpayers should consider them for filing season.

Saving for retirement can be tough for married spouses who stay home to care for family or otherwise have scant income. But there is a tax break offered by the Internal Revenue Service that can help them and their partner save for retirement: a spousal IRA.

The IRS isn't responsible for paying interest on tax refunds that are delayed to a mistake on your part. But if your tax return is error-free, then the IRS is obligated to issue your refund in a reasonable amount of time, defined as 45 days.

Should you chat with an IRS agent who knocks on your door?

Talking up front about tough subjects like how you work, how you deal with stress and your expectations for the business can save lots of headaches later.

Dealing with taxes can be a daunting task, and one aspect that often causes stress and financial strain is the possibility of IRS underpayment penalties. These penalties can occur when you don't pay enough in taxes throughout the year, whether you're a self-employed individual, a small business owner, or an employee with multiple sources of income.