Millions of taxpayers are using a new IRS form to claim deductions for tips, overtime, car loan interest, and seniors. What is Schedule 1-A?

Even if you dread doing taxes, the good news is there are some new ways to increase your refund. Miguel Burgos, CPA and ...

Many taxpayers celebrate a large refund. But that same money might have quietly earned interest or investment returns all ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

It happens more often than you might think. Life gets busy, finances get complicated and suddenly, a year (or more) goes by without filing your tax return. Whatever the reason, though having unfiled ...

A new tax deduction for many adults 65 and older has plenty of rules and requires new paperwork. What you need to know when ...

A new tax break on overtime pay will save money for many workers. But the savings are less than you'd expect based on what ...

New IRS data shows the average refund rising to $3,676, well below earlier projections that suggested refunds could increase by $1,000 or more this year.

Rebecca Rosenberg has 10+ years of experience as a writer and content strategist. She has written dozens of articles on retirement, financial planning, business, tech, and more. Rebecca has a master’s ...

We're nearly two weeks into the tax season. And early tax filers want to know one thing: "Where's my refund?" Many might be asking that question because their tax return has yet to be processed. On ...

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Most people see taxes come out of their paycheck without thinking much about where the money goes. Federal taxes follow one set of rules no matter where you live, but state taxes vary widely depending ...